Fairfax, VA – Today, Virginia State Senator Barbara Favola (SD-40) endorsed Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw (D-Braddock) for Congress in Virginia’s 11th District, calling him a proven fighter with the experience and values to deliver results for Northern Virginia and take on Trump’s dangerous agenda from Day One.
Favola, a former local elected official who served for 14 years on the Arlington County Board—including multiple terms as Chair—represents Arlington County in the Virginia Senate and has long championed women’s health, mental health services, and support for working families. She praised Walkinshaw’s public service record and collaborative leadership on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
“As a former local official and Virginia State Senator, I know how important it is to have experienced leaders serving Northern Virginia in Congress,” said Favola. “I’ve seen James Walkinshaw fight for our values on the Fairfax County Board and build the coalitions necessary to make progress in areas important to our quality of life. I know James will take on Trump and deliver for our community.”
Walkinshaw thanked Senator Favola for her support, calling her a trailblazer in Virginia politics and a model of principled, effective leadership.
“Senator Favola has spent her career delivering results for women, families, and some of the most vulnerable members of our community,” said Walkinshaw. “She’s shown what it means to lead with both compassion and courage—and I’m honored to have her support as we work to take on Trump’s dangerous agenda and keep delivering for Northern Virginia.”
With 33 federal, state, and local endorsements—and thousands of energized supporters across the district—James Walkinshaw’s campaign continues to build strong momentum. From Fairfax City Hall to Richmond and Capitol Hill, trusted public servants, families, and grassroots volunteers are uniting to send the best-prepared candidate to Congress and deliver real results for Fairfax.
Additional endorsements will be announced in the days ahead.
The Democratic Firehouse Primary for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Current Endorsements 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 Barbara Favola (SD-40)
State Senator Jennifer Boysko (SD-38)
State Senator Dave Marsden (SD-35)
Delegate David Bulova (HD-11)
Delegate Vivian Watts (HD-14)
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)
Supervisor Rodney Lusk (Franconia)
Supervisor Walter Alcorn (Hunter Mill)
Supervisor Andres Jimenez (Mason)
Supervisor Dan Storck (Mount Vernon)
Supervisor Dalia Palchik (Providence)
Supervisor Kathy Smith (Sully)
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
Town of Herndon Mayor Keven LeBlanc
Former Town of Herndon Mayor Sheila Olem
Former Town of Herndon Mayor Lisa Merkel
Former Town of Herndon Mayor Mike O’Reilly
Learn more and join the campaign at: 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.
