Fairfax, VA – Today, Virginia State Senator Dave Marsden (SD-35) endorsed Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw (D-Braddock) for Congress in Virginia’s 11th District, praising their years of partnership and Walkinshaw’s record of delivering for Fairfax families.
Marsden, who represents parts of Fairfax County in the Virginia Senate and has long been a champion of youth services and public safety, highlighted Walkinshaw’s collaborative leadership and results-driven approach.
“I’ve worked with James Walkinshaw for years—not just as a colleague, but as a trusted partner who knows how to work with the Virginia Legislature to get things done,” said Senator Marsden. “We’ve teamed up on major efforts to expand youth services and improve transportation in Northern Virginia. James has consistently delivered real results for Fairfax families and understands how to navigate complex systems to make change happen. He’s the candidate with the skills and experience to fight for our neighborhoods in Congress and push back against Trump’s reckless agenda starting on Day One. I’m proud to stand with him.”
Walkinshaw welcomed the endorsement, highlighting how proven experience is essential in standing up to extremism and achieving meaningful results for Fairfax families:
“Senator Marsden has spent decades fighting for Northern Virginia families, and I’ve been proud to partner with him to deliver real solutions that make a difference,” said Walkinshaw. “His endorsement is a powerful vote of confidence in the strength of this campaign and what we’re building together.”
Marsden’s endorsement adds to the broad, diverse, and growing coalition backing Walkinshaw’s campaign — a surge of support powered by grassroots energy and trusted leaders from Fairfax City Hall to Richmond to Capitol Hill, all united to stop Trump’s agenda and deliver for Virginia families.
To date, Walkinshaw has earned the backing of 27 federal, state, and local leaders, with more to be announced in the upcoming 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)
State Senator Dave Marsden (SD-35)
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.
