Democrats add 1 more vote in Congress after Virginia special election Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw was widely expected to succeed his former boss, longtime Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly.

Democratic Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw defeated Republican Stewart Whitson easily on Tuesday, with The Associated Press calling the race at 7:36 p.m. Eastern time.

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Virginia Democrats Tap James Walkinshaw for 11th Congressional District Special Election The special election was called following the death of U.S. Representative Gerry Connolly (D).

Virginia Democrats Tap James Walkinshaw for 11th Congressional District Special Election

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