U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 11th District
James R. Walkinshaw
Position · −0.43
- In office
- House 2025–now
1 year in CongressMore senior than 2% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 29%
- Government Operations and Politics 10%
- Committees
- Homeland Security
- Oversight and Government Reform
- Bills on
- Government Operations and Politics
- International Affairs
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Age
- 43
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DAmy Roma$1.3M
- DStella Pekarsky$398K
- DBree Fram$289K
- RNathan Headrick$252K
- DDaniel Lee$137K
Where Walkinshaw has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Homeland Security · 12th in seniority on the minority side
- Oversight and Government Reform · 18th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
Talks most about
Stories in Walkinshaw’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Walkinshaw breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Walkinshaw voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 29% · 2 of 7 party 8%
- Government Operations and Politics 10% · 1 of 10 party 6%
- Economics and Public Finance 4% · 1 of 25 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 4 issues where Walkinshaw has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Walkinshaw broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor… | Nay |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026On Passage · This bill authorizes the President to prohibit the entry of a vessel into the United States if the vessel has transited any U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Critical Mineral Dominance ActOn Motion to Recommit · This bill directs the Department of the Interior to address mineral supply chain vulnerabilities, including by accelerating and expanding… | Not voting |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Walkinshaw is saying
All 32 statements and posts-
Representative Walkinshaw introduced bill to fix federal employee personnel record errors.
“Federal employees have suffered enough under the Trump administration’s mass firings and attacks on our civil service. They should not have to chase down missing paperwork to document their service and access the benefits they earned.”
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Virginia Democrats released statement on eighth anniversary of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder.
International AffairsAI-read
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Democrats Demand Answers on DHS Funding Pro-Trump Political Ads Ahead of Midterm Elections
Demanded answers from DHS Secretary on use of taxpayer funds for pro-Trump political advertisements.
“This disturbing pattern of redirecting congressionally appropriated funding to advantage one political party must cease immediately.”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Walkinshaw Calls for Investigation into Trump's DHS-Funded Political Ads
Called for investigation into Trump's use of DHS funds for political TV ads.
“Trump is using your tax dollars at the Department of Homeland Security to pay for his own political TV ads. Republicans handed DHS historic levels of funding. Now it turns out Trump is spending it on himself. These aren't PSAs. One is nearly identical to a Trump 2024 campaign ad. And they're illegal. Federal law bans…”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Pressed GAO to examine military service members' mental health care access during deployments.
“At a minimum, they deserve safe and adequate places to sleep, access to basic necessities, and living conditions that protect their physical and mental health.”
Military Health CareAI-read
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Walkinshaw Cosponsors Bipartisan Shenandoah VALOR Act to Preserve Historic Battlefields
Cosponsored bipartisan legislation to expand Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District.
“The Shenandoah Valley is an important part of our nation’s history, and we have a responsibility to preserve the places that tell that story. I’m proud to support the Shenandoah VALOR Act to expand these preservation efforts and ensure future generations can experience and learn from these historic landscapes.”
Shenandoah Valley VALOR ActPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Walkinshaw voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 271 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Walkinshaw’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 22
- Action in committee 5
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
22 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 21 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 25 sponsored billsSponsored 25 (House median 25) · cosponsored 379 (median 289), 52 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, International Affairs, Armed Forces and National Security.
- H.R. 10718 To establish a temporary process for former Federal employees to obtain personnel records, secure administrative corrections to personnel and benefits documentation, and receive benefits coordination support, and for other purposes.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10474 CISA Force Structure Assessment ActScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10473 Justice for Ukrainian Children ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10376 Telehealth Reporting and Transparency Act of 2026Health · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9888 Military Installation Readiness and Resilience Act of 2026Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9887 Swatting Registry Best Practices ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9886 Federal Facilities Indoor Air Quality Assessment ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9492 Cybersecurity Logging Enforcement and Accountability Reporting ActRequires federal agencies to implement cybersecurity logging and report on compliance. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 9, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 98 | 22% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 54 | 26% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 36 | 39% |
| Energy | 30 | 30% |
| Environmental Protection | 25 | 48% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 20 | 45% |
| International Affairs | 18 | 89% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 14 | 93% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 14 | 50% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 14 | 64% |
Show all 31 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 54% |
| Education | 10 | 30% |
| Labor and Employment | 10 | 80% |
| Commerce | 9 | 67% |
| Immigration | 7 | 29% |
| Health | 6 | 67% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 6 | 83% |
| Law | 5 | 40% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 5 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Native Americans | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Taxation | 3 | 67% |
| Animals | 2 | 50% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1 | 100% |
| Procedural | 1 | 0% |
How often Walkinshaw voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL100%agreement
- DFrederica S. WilsonFL-2499%agreement
- DDeborah K. RossNC-299%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Walkinshaw most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Walkinshaw’s campaign raised $2.8M: $1.8M (65%) from individuals and $922K (33%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $979K.
Through Jul 15, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Walkinshaw
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 200.
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC
- L3harris Technologies Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Walkinshaw this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inWalkinshaw’s own leadership PAC: End Maga PAC, Ready to Fight PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, VA-11Democrat2025–present
Seat
- State
- Virginia
- District
- 11
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 43
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-1492
2265 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Fairfax
- Website
- walkinshaw.house.gov
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov
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