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Virginia's 11th Congressional District
Virginia's 11th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives is represented by James Walkinshaw (D).
As of the 2020 Census, Virginia representatives represented an average of 786,777 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 730,703 residents.
To learn more about the 2025 special election for Virginia's 11th Congressional District, click here.
Elections
2025
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]
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 | ||
| ✔ |  | James Walkinshaw (D) | 74.8 | 109,172 |
 | Stewart Whitson (R) | 25.0 | 36,530 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 269 | ||
| Total votes: 145,971 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Karina Lipsman (R)
- Priya Punnoose (D)
- Irene Shin (D)
- Leo Martinez (D)
- Amy Roma (D)
- Candice Bennett (D)
- Daniel Lee (D)
- Amy Papanu (D)
- Isaac Day (D)
- Lucas Rand (R)
- Chandrashekar Tamirisa (Independent)
2024
See also: Virginia's 11th Congressional District election, 2024
Virginia's 11th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Democratic primary)
Virginia's 11th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 11
Incumbent Gerald Edward Connolly defeated Michael Van Meter in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 11 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Gerald Edward Connolly (D) | 66.7 | 273,529 |
 | Michael Van Meter (R) | 32.9 | 134,802 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 1,855 | ||
| Total votes: 410,186 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 11
Incumbent Gerald Edward Connolly defeated Ahsan Nasar in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 11 on June 18, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gerald Edward Connolly | 85.6 | 37,378 |
 | Ahsan Nasar | 14.4 | 6,270 | |
| Total votes: 43,648 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Michael Van Meter advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 11.
2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 11
Incumbent Gerald Edward Connolly defeated James Myles in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 11 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gerald Edward Connolly (D) | 66.7 | 193,190 |
 | James Myles (R) | 33.0 | 95,634 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 828 | ||
| Total votes: 289,652 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Gerald Edward Connolly advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 11.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dereje Gerawork (D)
- Ally Dalsimer (D)
Republican primary election
Republican Primary for U.S. House Virginia District 11
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: James Myles in round 4 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
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Total votes: 1,668 |
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2020
General election
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 11
Incumbent Gerald Edward Connolly defeated Manga Anantatmula in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 11 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gerald Edward Connolly (D) | 71.4 | 280,725 |
 | Manga Anantatmula (R) | 28.3 | 111,380 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 1,136 | ||
| Total votes: 393,241 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Stevan Porter (L)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 11
Incumbent Gerald Edward Connolly defeated Zainab Mohsini in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 11 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gerald Edward Connolly | 77.6 | 50,626 |
 | Zainab Mohsini | 22.4 | 14,610 | |
| Total votes: 65,236 | |||
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Republican convention
Republican convention for U.S. House Virginia District 11
Manga Anantatmula advanced from the Republican convention for U.S. House Virginia District 11 on June 20, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Manga Anantatmula (R) |
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2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 11
Incumbent Gerald Edward Connolly defeated Jeffery Anthony Dove Jr. and Stevan Porter in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 11 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gerald Edward Connolly (D) | 71.1 | 219,191 |
 | Jeffery Anthony Dove Jr. (R) | 26.9 | 83,023 | |
 | Stevan Porter (L) | 1.8 | 5,546 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 490 | ||
| Total votes: 308,250 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Peter Carey (Modern Whig Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 11
Incumbent Gerald Edward Connolly advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 11 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Gerald Edward Connolly |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jonathan Park (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 11
Jeffery Anthony Dove Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 11 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Jeffery Anthony Dove Jr. |
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2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Gerald Connolly (D) was unopposed in the general election on November 8, 2016.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Gerald Connolly Incumbent |
87.9% | 247,818 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 12.1% | 34,185 | |
| Total Votes | 282,003 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
2014
The 11th Congressional District of Virginia held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Gerry Connolly (D) defeated Suzanne Scholte (R), Joe Galdo (G), Marc Harrold (L) and Mark Gibson (I) in the general election.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gerald Connolly Incumbent |
56.9% | 106,780 | |
| Republican | Suzanne Scholte | 40.4% | 75,796 | |
| Green | Joe Galdo | 0.9% | 1,739 | |
| Libertarian | Marc Harrold | 1.7% | 3,264 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.1% | 226 | |
| Total Votes | 187,805 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
2012
The 11th Congressional District of Virginia held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Gerry Connolly won re-election in the district.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gerald Connolly Incumbent |
61% | 202,606 | |
| Republican | Chris Perkins | 35.5% | 117,902 | |
| Green | Joe Galdo | 0.7% | 2,195 | |
| Independent | Peter Marchetti | 0.6% | 1,919 | |
| Independent | Chris DeCarlo | 0.9% | 3,027 | |
| Independent | Mark Gibson | 1.1% | 3,806 | |
| Write-In | N/A | 0.2% | 788 | |
| Total Votes | 332,243 | |||
| Source: Virginia State Board of Elections "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Gerald Connolly won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Keith S. Fimian (R), Christopher F. DeCarlo (I), David L. Dotson (L) and David William Gillis, Jr. (G) in the general election.[5]
| U.S. House, Virginia District 11 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Gerald Connolly incumbent |
49.2% | 111,720 | |
| Republican | Keith S. Fimian | 48.8% | 110,739 | |
| Independent | Christopher F. DeCarlo | 0.8% | 1,846 | |
| Libertarian | David L. Dotson | 0.6% | 1,382 | |
| Green | David William Gillis, Jr. | 0.4% | 959 | |
| Unlisted | Write-in | 0.1% | 305 | |
| Total Votes | 226,951 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Gerald Connolly won election to the United States House. He defeated Keith S. Fimian (R) and Joseph P. Oddo (G) in the general election.[6]
| U.S. House, Virginia District 11 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Gerald Connolly |
54.7% | 196,598 | |
| Republican | Keith S. Fimian | 43% | 154,758 | |
| Green | Joseph P. Oddo | 2% | 7,271 | |
| Unlisted | Write-in | 0.2% | 864 | |
| Total Votes | 359,491 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Tom Davis won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Andrew L. Hurst (D) and Ferdinando C. Greco (Independent Green) in the general election.[7]
| U.S. House, Virginia District 11 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Tom Davis incumbent |
55.5% | 130,468 | |
| Democratic | Andrew L. Hurst | 43.6% | 102,511 | |
| Independent Green | Ferdinando C. Greco | 0.9% | 2,042 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.1% | 259 | |
| Total Votes | 235,280 | |||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Tom Davis won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Ken Longmyer (D) and Joseph P. Oddo (I) in the general election.[8]
| U.S. House, Virginia District 11 General Election, 2004 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Tom Davis incumbent |
60.2% | 186,299 | |
| Democratic | Ken Longmyer | 38.3% | 118,305 | |
| Independent | Joseph P. Oddo | 1.4% | 4,338 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.1% | 291 | |
| Total Votes | 309,233 | |||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Tom Davis won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Frank W. Creel (Constitution) in the general election.[9]
| U.S. House, Virginia District 11 General Election, 2002 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Tom Davis incumbent |
82.9% | 135,379 | |
| Constitution | Frank W. Creel | 16.5% | 26,892 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.6% | 1,027 | |
| Total Votes | 163,298 | |||
2000
On November 7, 2000, Tom Davis won re-election to the United States House. He defeated M.L. Corrigan (D), Robert K. McBride (I) and C.W. Levy (I) in the general election.[10]
| U.S. House, Virginia District 11 General Election, 2000 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Tom Davis incumbent |
61.9% | 150,395 | |
| Democratic | M.L. Corrigan | 34.3% | 83,455 | |
| Independent | Robert K. McBridge | 2% | 4,774 | |
| Independent | C.W. Levy | 1.7% | 4,059 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.1% | 285 | |
| Total Votes | 242,968 | |||
District map
Redistricting
2020-2021
The Virginia Supreme Court unanimously approved congressional maps for the state on December 28, 2021.[11] The Virginia Redistricting Commission released two statewide congressional map proposals on October 14, 2021, and another on October 15, 2021.[12] After the commission missed its deadline for approving map proposals and the Virginia Supreme Court assumed authority over the process, the two special masters selected by the court released proposals for congressional districts on December 8, 2021.[13]
How does redistricting in Virginia work? On November 3, 2020, Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment establishing a commission-driven congressional and state legislative redistricting process. The 16-member commission comprises eight legislators and eight non-legislator members. Leaders of the legislature's two largest political parties select legislators to serve on the commission. The commission's eight citizen members are recommended by legislative leaders and selected by a committee of five retired circuit court judges. The commissioners themselves select one of the eight citizens to serve as chairperson.[14]
District maps are subject to the following consensus requirements:[14]
- Congressional maps: Approval by 12 commissioners, including six legislators and six non-legislators.
- Virginia State Senate: Approval by 12 commissioners, including six legislators (with three state senators) and six non-legislators.
- Virginia House of Delegates: Approval by 12 commissioners, including six legislators (with three state delegates) and six non-legislators.
The commission submits its maps to the General Assembly, which can vote to approve the maps or reject them. The General Assembly cannot amend the maps. If the General Assembly rejects a map, the commission must draft a second map. If the General Assembly rejects that map, the Virginia Supreme Court is tasked with enacting a new map.[14][15]
Virginia District 11
until January 2, 2023
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Virginia District 11
starting January 3, 2023
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2010-2011
In 2011, the Virginia State Legislature re-drew the congressional districts based on updated population information from the 2010 census.
District analysis
- See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index
- See also: FiveThirtyEight's elasticity scores
2026
Heading into the 2026 elections, based on results from the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is D+18. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 18 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Virginia's 11th the 67th most Democratic district nationally.[16]
2024
Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+18. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 18 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Virginia's 11th the 76th most Democratic district nationally.[17]
Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have defeated Donald Trump (R) 70.0%-28.7%.[18]
2022
Heading into the 2022 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+18. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 18 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Virginia's 11th the 75th most Democratic district nationally.[19]
Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have received 70.0% of the vote in this district and Donald Trump (R) would have received 28.7%.[20]
2018
Heading into the 2018 elections, based on results from the 2016 and 2012 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+15. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 15 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Virginia's 11th Congressional District the 88th most Democratic nationally.[21]
FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 0.90. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 0.90 points toward that party.[22]
See also
- Redistricting in Virginia
- Virginia's 11th Congressional District election, 2024
- Virginia's 11th Congressional District election, 2022
- Virginia's 11th Congressional District election, 2020
- Virginia's 11th Congressional District election, 2018
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Commonwealth of Virginia Executive Department, "Writ of Special Election CD 11," June 3, 2025
- ↑ WJLA, "Virginia Gov. Youngkin calls for special election to fill seat of late Rep. Gerry Connolly," June 3, 2025
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "List of Candidates," accessed September 8, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, Virginia"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ 13News Now, "Virginia has new voting maps after redistricting process finishes," December 30, 2021
- ↑ Virginia Redistricting, "Congressional," accessed October 19, 2021
- ↑ Associated Press, "Proposed congressional maps give Dems an edge in Virginia," December 9, 2021
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Virginia's Legislative Information System, "HJ 615 Constitutional amendment; Virginia Redistricting Commission (first reference)," accessed November 18, 2020
- ↑ All About Redistricting, "Virginia," accessed May 8, 2015
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "2025 Cook PVI℠: District Map and List (119th Congress)," accessed July 1, 2025
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed January 10, 2024
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed February 6, 2023
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "Introducing the 2017 Cook Political Report Partisan Voter Index," April 7, 2017
- ↑ FiveThirtyEight, "Election Update: The Most (And Least) Elastic States And Districts," September 6, 2018
