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2026 Race · Virginia

U.S. House (District 11)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 11) in Virginia is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: James Walkinshaw (Democratic) and Arthur Purves (Republican). The seat is currently held by James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic), who has served since September 2025, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Arthur Purves

Republican

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Incumbent's record this term

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James R. Walkinshaw

Democratic · Since September 2025

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Homeland Security
  • Oversight and Government Reform

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9448

    To ensure the accessibility of reproductive healthcare for Federal employees, and for other purposes.

  • HR.8535

    Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act

2026 Virginia U.S. House (District 11) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 11) in Virginia in 2026?

James Walkinshaw (Democratic) and Arthur Purves (Republican). James Walkinshaw is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Virginia U.S. House (District 11) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Virginia and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

James R. Walkinshaw, a Democratic, currently represents Virginia, serving since September 2025.

What committees does James R. Walkinshaw serve on?

James R. Walkinshaw serves on House Committee on Homeland Security and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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