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Virginia's 11th Congressional District special election, 2025

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A special election to fill the seat representing Virginia's 11th Congressional District in the U.S. House was held in 2025. The general election was held September 9, 2025. The filing deadline was July 11, 2025.[1]

The special election filled the vacancy left by Gerald Connolly (D), who died on May 21, 2025.[2]

At the time of the election, eight special elections had been called for the 119th Congress. From the 113th Congress to the 118th Congress, 80 special elections were held. For more data on historical congressional special elections, click here.

Click here for Ballotpedia's coverage of the Democratic firehouse primary on June 28, 2025.


Candidates and election results

General election

Special general election for U.S. House Virginia District 11

James Walkinshaw defeated Stewart Whitson in the special general election for U.S. House Virginia District 11 on September 9, 2025.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of James Walkinshaw
James Walkinshaw (D)
 
75.1
 
113,596
Image of Stewart Whitson
Stewart Whitson (R)
 
24.7
 
37,297
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
287

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 151,180
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Voting information

See also: Voting in Virginia

Election information in Virginia District 11: Sep. 9, 2025, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Sep. 9, 2025
  • By mail: Postmarked by Sep. 2, 2025
  • Online: Sep. 2, 2025

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: Aug. 29, 2025
  • By mail: Received by Aug. 29, 2025
  • Online: Aug. 29, 2025

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: Sep. 9, 2025
  • By mail: Postmarked by Sep. 9, 2025

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

July 25, 2025 to Sep. 6, 2025

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (EST)


District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.

2024

2022

2020

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Commonwealth of Virginia Executive Department, "Writ of Special Election CD 11," June 3, 2025
  2. ↑ WJLA, "Virginia Gov. Youngkin calls for special election to fill seat of late Rep. Gerry Connolly," June 3, 2025


Virginia's current delegation to the United States Congress
Senators
Tim Kaine (D)
Mark Warner (D)
Representatives
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District 11
Democratic Party (8)
Republican Party (5)

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