Democrat wins Virginia special election to replace deceased Rep. Gerry Connolly

Sep 10, 2025 - 11:00
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Democrat wins Virginia special election to replace deceased Rep. Gerry Connolly
Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw (D) on Tuesday won the special election to replace his former boss, the late Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), according to Decision Desk HQ. Walkinshaw defeated Republican Stewart Whitson, an Army veteran and FBI agent.  Prior to being elected county supervisor in 2019, Walkinshaw served as Connolly’s chief of staff.  Connolly’s…