On The Ballot · 2026
Meet The Candidates
Democrats are running to represent Rappahannock County in 2026. Learn about their records, their priorities, and what they're fighting for.
James Walkinshaw
The Democrat Republicans can't ignore.
U.S. HOUSE · VA-11What He's Fighting For
Federal Workforce
Defending the people who keep government running.
Founded the first-ever Congressional Federal Workforce Caucus. Blocked Schedule F reclassification. Secured pay raises and shutdown protections for civil servants.
Oversight
Holding power accountable.
Only Democrat serving on both Oversight and Homeland Security simultaneously. 100+ formal oversight demands in his first seven months. 15 active investigations into ICE, DHS, and federal agencies.
Health Care
Forced the vote on ACA subsidies.
When Republicans blocked action, Walkinshaw forced a House vote that extended premium tax credits for 335,000 Virginians — keeping their health care affordable.
Path to Congress
2009–2019
Chief of Staff to Rep. Connolly
2020–2025
Fairfax County Board
Sept 2025
Elected to Congress
Aug 2026
Running for Re-election
"Federal workers are under attack by this administration. Congress has to fight back, agency by agency."
99.1%
Vote Attendance
17
Bills Introduced
$13.4M
Delivered to District
Primary: August 4, 2026 · Early voting opens June 18
Challengers: Bree Fram, Stella Pekarsky, Amy Roma
Safe Democratic
General: November 3, 2026
Bree Fram
It shouldn't take a rocket scientist to fix Congress, but it can't hurt.
U.S. HOUSE · VA-11 · PRIMARY CHALLENGERWhat She's Fighting For
Democracy
Protecting free and fair elections.
After 23 years defending the Constitution in uniform, Fram is running to protect democratic institutions from authoritarian erosion — standing up for voting rights, government transparency, and the rule of law.
National Security
Real experience defending America.
A Space Force Colonel who deployed to Iraq, managed $100M+ defense programs, and oversaw $15.79B in foreign military sales across 4 Middle Eastern countries. Fram brings operational national security experience Congress needs.
Civil Rights
Fighting for the communities government left behind.
The first transgender woman promoted to Colonel in U.S. military history, Fram was forced to retire under an executive order banning transgender service. She's running for the people the government is failing.
Path to Congress
2003–2021
U.S. Air Force Officer
2021
Founding Member, Space Force
Jan 2026
Forced Retirement (EO 14183)
Aug 2026
Running for Congress
“It shouldn't take a rocket scientist to fix Congress, but it can't hurt.”
23
Years of Military Service
COL
Rank at Retirement
$15.8B
FMS Oversight
Primary: August 4, 2026 · Early voting opens June 18
Also running: James Walkinshaw (incumbent), Stella Pekarsky, Amy Roma
Democratic Primary
General: November 3, 2026
Mark Warner
Still the Senate's leading voice for rural America.
U.S. SENATE · VICE CHAIR OF INTELLIGENCEWhat He's Fighting For
Rural Broadband
Connecting rural Virginia to the digital economy.
A 17-year throughline from 800 miles of fiber as Governor to $1.4 billion for Virginia broadband as Senator. Warner has been the Commonwealth's champion for rural connectivity since 2002.
Housing
Lead author of the biggest housing bill in decades.
The ROAD to Housing Act passed the Senate in March 2026 with bipartisan support. The Rural Housing Service Reform Act preserves affordable housing access for 400,000 rural families.
Intelligence
Vice Chair of Senate Intelligence.
Former Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee (2021–2025). Leading Democratic voice on foreign interference, emerging technology threats, and intelligence community oversight.
Path to the Senate
2002–2006
Governor of Virginia
2009
Elected to Senate
2021–2025
Chair, Intelligence Committee
Nov 2026
4th Term Bid
"Broadband access isn't a luxury. In 2026, it's a precondition for participating in the economy."
54%
Approval Rating
4th
Term Bid
17
Years in Senate
Primary: August 4, 2026 · Early voting opens June 18
Challengers: Jason Reynolds, Mark Moran, and minor candidates
Likely Democratic (Sabato's Crystal Ball, Cook Political Report, Inside Elections)
General: November 3, 2026