Fairfax, VA – Today, former Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring announced his endorsement of Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw (D-Braddock) for Congress in Virginia’s 11th District.
Herring, who served as Virginia’s 47th Attorney General from 2014 to 2022, has been a progressive force in the Commonwealth throughout his career, leading on major issues including marriage equality, healthcare access, and voting rights. Prior to serving as Attorney General, Herring represented parts of Fairfax and Loudoun counties in the Virginia State Senate and served on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors.
Herring praised Walkinshaw as a standout in the next generation of Democratic leadership — someone whose unique combination of experience and conviction sets him apart in the race to succeed the late Congressman Gerry Connolly. Herring called Walkinshaw the leader best prepared to take on Trump’s dangerous agenda and deliver for Virginia families on Day One.
“Having served as attorney general, I know firsthand what it means to defend Virginians’ rights, protect vulnerable communities, and hold bad actors accountable,” said Mark Herring, Former Attorney General of Virginia. “James Walkinshaw has what it takes. He’s one of Virginia’s most talented young leaders and will represent Northern Virginia well in Congress. I’m proud to endorse him.”
Walkinshaw said Herring’s endorsement reflects the urgent need for leaders ready to take on Trump’s agenda from Day One.
“Mark Herring stood up to Trump when it mattered—and I’m honored he believes I’m the candidate who is ready to do the same,” said Walkinshaw. “With his added support—alongside that of our community and leaders determined to stop Trump—we’re building momentum in our campaign to take on Trump and deliver for Fairfax.”
Herring’s endorsement adds to the momentum Walkinshaw’s campaign has quickly generated — a movement powered by grassroots supporters and backed by leaders from Fairfax City Hall to Richmond to Capitol Hill — all united to protect democracy and fight for working families. To date, Walkinshaw has announced endorsements from 26 federal, state, and local leaders.
Additional endorsements will be announced in the coming days.
Endorsements to date include:
Federal
Congressman Don Beyer (VA-08)
Former Congressman Gerry Connolly (VA-11)
Former Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (VA-10)
State
Former Attorney General Mark Herring
Former Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn (HD-41)
State Senator Jennifer Boysko (SD-38)
Delegate David Bulova (HD-11)
Delegate Briana Sewell (HD-25)
Delegate Rip Sullivan (HD-6)
Local
Fairfax County Chairman Jeff McKay
Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid
Supervisor Jimmy Bierman (Dranesville District)
Supervisor Rodney Lusk (Franconia District)
Supervisor Walter Alcorn (Hunter Mill District)
Supervisor Andres Jimenez (Mason District)
Supervisor Dan Storck (Mount Vernon District)
Supervisor Dalia Palchik (Providence District)
Supervisor Kathy Smith (Sully District)
City of Fairfax Mayor Catherine Read
Former City of Fairfax Mayor David Meyer
City of Fairfax Councilmember Billy Bates
City of Fairfax Councilmember Stacey Hardy-Chandler
Former City of Fairfax Councilmember Joseph Harmon
Former City of Fairfax Councilmember So Lim
Former City of Fairfax Councilmember Janice Miller
Former City of Fairfax Councilmember Tom Ross
Learn more and join the campaign at: www.jameswalkinshaw.org.
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James Walkinshaw has devoted his career to ensuring that Northern Virginia remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family. He served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Gerry Connolly for more than a decade, stood up to the Trump Administration on the Board of Supervisors, and now he’s running for Congress to stop Trump’s dangerous agenda and deliver for Fairfax.
