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Dulcinea

(9,139 posts) Wed Sep 10, 2025, 04:36 AM Sep 10

Democrats add 1 more vote in Congress after Virginia special election

(Politico) 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.

The race for the seat in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District was widely expected to be won by Walkinshaw, who will replace his former boss. The late Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly, who had represented the district for over 15 years, died in May.

https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/09/09/congress/walkinshaw-wins-va-11-00554597

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Democrats add 1 more vote in Congress after Virginia special election (Original Post) Dulcinea Sep 10 OP

Just a quick note- James48 Sep 10 #1

Every vote for Democrats is great for the #USA riversedge Sep 10 #2

And -- Democrats are poised to win another House seat AverageOldGuy Sep 10 #3

James48

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1. Just a quick note-

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Wed Sep 10, 2025, 05:44 AM

Sep 10

Walkinshaw gained ground over Republican performance of 2024. He scored 8 percentage points higher than Connolly did in 2024. That’s good news for Dems- an 8 point gain.

riversedge

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2. Every vote for Democrats is great for the #USA

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Wed Sep 10, 2025, 06:21 AM

Sep 10

AverageOldGuy

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3. And -- Democrats are poised to win another House seat

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Wed Sep 10, 2025, 06:44 AM

Sep 10

Arizona Representative Rueben Gallego moved into the Senate, leaving his House seat open. His wife is running for the empty seat and is favored to take the upcoming special election on Sep 23, giving Democrats another House member.

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