Fairfax, VA – Today, in a major boost from the labor movement, Teamsters Local 639—a powerhouse for workers’ rights in the D.C. region—has endorsed Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw (D-Braddock) for Congress in Virginia’s 11th District, calling him exactly the fighter working families need in Washington.
In their endorsement letter, Teamsters Local 639 President William Davis wrote:
“James Walkinshaw has long been a champion for working families in Northern Virginia. Throughout his service on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, James has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the values that matter most to our union: good jobs, strong labor protections, collective bargaining rights, and economic justice for all.
“He has stood shoulder to shoulder with organized labor, not just in words but in action. From advocating for project labor agreements to supporting prevailing wage standards and workers’ rights to organize, James has consistently proven that he understands the challenges facing working people and that he’s ready to fight for solutions.
“We urge our fellow union members, working families, and voters across the district to stand with us in supporting James Walkinshaw for Congress. With James in Washington, working people will have a true advocate on their side,” concluded William Davis.
Deeply grateful for the union’s support, Walkinshaw pledged to keep fighting for working families.
“I’m honored to receive the endorsement of Teamsters Local 639—one of the strongest voices for workers in our region. From day one, I’ve stood with organized labor because I believe unions are essential to building a fair economy and restoring the American Dream. In Congress, I’ll keep fighting alongside the Teamsters and every working family to protect the rights of workers, grow the middle class, and ensure dignity on the job,” said Supervisor Walkinshaw.
Teamsters Local 639 represents thousands of workers across the D.C. metro area—including in freight, warehousing, healthcare, public service, transportation, and more. Affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the union remains one of the region’s most influential champions for labor rights.
Walkinshaw—backed by more than 50+ endorsements, including the National Federation of Federal Employees, the Virginia State Association of Letter Carriers, and the late Congressman Gerry Connolly—is continuing to build grassroots momentum ahead of the June 28 Democratic Firehouse Primary.
Learn more and get involved at jameswalkinshaw.org
Additional endorsements will be announced in the coming days.
Current Endorsements Include:
Federal
- National Federation of Federal Employees, IAMAW, AFL-CIO
- Congressman Don Beyer (VA-08)
- Former Congressman Gerry Connolly (VA-11)
- Former Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (VA-10)
State
- Virginia State Association of Letter Carriers
- 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
- Teamsters Local 639
- 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)
- Former Fairfax County Chairman Sharon Bulova (Braddock)
- Former Fairfax County Vice Chairman Penny Gross (Mason)
- Former Fairfax County Supervisor John Foust (Dranesville)
- 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
- Fairfax County School Board Chair Karl Frisch (Providence)
- Fairfax County School Board Vice Chair Sandy Anderson (Springfield)
- Fairfax County School Board Member and former Chair Rachna Sizemore Heizer (Braddock)
- Fairfax County School Board Member and former Chair Ilryong Moon (At-Large)
- Fairfax County School Board Member Marcia St. John-Cunning (Franconia)
- Former Fairfax County School Board Member Megan McLaughlin (Braddock)
- Former Fairfax County School Board Chair and Member Sandy Evans (Mason)
- City of Fairfax School Board Chair Carolyn Pitches
- City of Fairfax School Board Vice Chair Amit Hickman
- City of Fairfax School Board Member Lauren Bartelme
- City of Fairfax School Board Member Kristina Cecere
- City of Fairfax School Board Member Sarah Kelsey
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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.
