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Published November 4, 2026 at 3:45PM | Updated November 5, 2026 at 7:35PM

Rep. James Walkinshaw with Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Don Beyer at a Democratic rally in Alexandria on Nov. 2, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Democrats are in good spirits locally and nationally after securing major victories in yesterday’s elections, including majorities in both chambers of Congress as well as key seats in both battleground and traditionally Republican states like Texas, Georgia, Michigan and Maine.

In solidly blue Fairfax County, the results fell in line with expectations, as voters joined the rest of Virginia in reelecting Sen. Mark Warner, along with incumbent Reps. James Walkinshaw (D-11), Suhas Subramanyam (D-10) and Don Beyer (D-8).

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BREAKING: Va. constitutional amendments pass, as Fairfax Congressmen win reelection

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 3, 2026 at 10:10PM | Updated November 3, 2026 at 11:14PM

Rep. James Walkinshaw delivers a victory speech at an election night party in Alexandria on Nov. 3, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Ballots are still being tallied, but Virginia Sen. Mark Warner and the three incumbent Democratic Congressmen representing parts of Fairfax County have all claimed victory in today’s general election.

Statewide, Democrats can also celebrate the expected passage of three amendments to Virginia’s constitution that will protect access to abortion and other reproductive health care, eliminate an outdated ban on same-sex marriage and automatically restore voting rights to people convicted of felonies after they finish serving their prison sentence.

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Fairfax County reports ‘steady’ voter turnout so far for Election Day 2026

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 3, 2026 at 3:00PM

A vote here sign outside the Vienna Community Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Election Day has been unfolding smoothly in Fairfax County, as local officials reported a steady but manageable stream of voters visiting the polls to help determine control of Congress, among other issues.

As of noon, 13.3% of the county’s approximately 824,000 registered voters have cast a ballot today (Tuesday), according to the Fairfax County Office of Elections. That brings the total turnout so far up to 41.2% when coupled with a strong showing for early voting of 27.9% or over 227,000 voters.

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Fairfax County sees massive increase in early voting ahead of midterm election

By Mary Stachyra Lopez

Published November 2, 2026 at 3:45PM

Early voting at the Fairfax County Government Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Election Day is still a day away, but Fairfax County voters have already been surging to the polls as part of a statewide and nationwide upswing in early voting.

More than 227,000 county voters have already cast their ballots for the Nov. 3 election through early voting, which concluded at 5 p.m. on Saturday (Oct. 31), according to data from the Virginia Department of Elections collected by the nonprofit Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP).

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McKay stresses security of Fairfax’s election process in Congressional ‘shadow hearing’

By Mary Stachyra Lopez

Published October 5, 2026 at 11:45AM

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay at a shadow hearing on the 2026 midterm elections held by Congressional Democrats at the Fairfax County Government Center (courtesy Office of Rep. James Walkinshaw)

Members of Northern Virginia’s Democratic congressional delegation convened at the Fairfax County Government Center last Thursday (Oct. 1) for a forum to address concerns about the upcoming November elections.

The “shadow hearing” called by House Democrats, who lack the legal power to subpoena or control formal hearings due to the party’s minority status in the chamber, was led by Rep. Joe Morelle (D-New York), a ranking member of the Committee on House Administration, and Fairfax County’s own Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-Va.).

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What to expect as early voting for the 2026 election kicks off Friday in Fairfax

By Mary Stachyra Lopez

Published September 17, 2026 at 2:45PM

"I voted" logos on a voting booth (Staff photo by Mary Stachyra Lopez)

As Democrats attempt to flip control of Congress from the current Republican majority, all eyes will be on national races, but the Nov. 3 election will also give Fairfax County voters a number of questions with local and state implications to consider.

Early in-person voting will kick off countywide tomorrow (Sept. 18) for seats in the House and Senate as well as local issues regarding funding for parks and health and human services projects. In addition, voters will be asked to vote on three constitutional amendments addressing abortion, gay marriage, and voting rights.

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Candidates for Virginia’s 8th District offer mixed views on tackling AI, data centers

By Scott McCaffrey

Published September 11, 2026 at 1:45PM | Updated September 11, 2026 at 2:05PM

8th District U.S. House of Representatives candidates Don Beyer and Tony Sabio (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) and his three challengers expressed wariness of data centers and artificial intelligence in a recent debate that kicked off the eight-week sprint to Election Day.

But several of the contenders also warned against rushed efforts to corral the emerging technology at the expense of the good it could provide.

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Congressional Dems to investigate ICE agent who pointed gun at woman in Bailey’s Crossroads

By Mary Stachyra Lopez

Published August 20, 2026 at 9:15AM | Updated August 20, 2026 at 11:23AM

Reps. Don Beyer and Suhas Subramanyam announce an investigation into an ICE encounter in Bailey's Crossroads during a press conference Aug. 19. (Screenshot via C-SPAN)

Congressional Democrats representing Northern Virginia are launching an investigation into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents’ conduct after an officer pointed a gun at a local woman in a Bailey’s Crossroads parking lot last week.

Reps. Don Beyer (D-8) and Suhas Subramanyam (D-10) announced the investigation yesterday (Wednesday) on Capitol Hill after meeting with Carolina Molina, a Loudoun County resident who filmed her encounter with ICE.

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Rep. Don Beyer wins Democratic primary as Mizusawa, Beckwith earn nods in GOP races

By Emily Leayman

Published August 4, 2026 at 8:55PM | Updated August 4, 2026 at 9:25PM

Rep. Don Beyer (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

Fairfax County voters turned out in a trickle for Democratic and Republican primaries Tuesday (Aug. 4) to choose who will move on to the congressional midterm elections in November.

In the lone Democratic primary, Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) earned the nomination in the 8th Congressional District, the Associated Press called at 7:34 p.m. The congressman, vying for his seventh term, defeated four challengers — former Alexandria City Council Member Mo Seifeldein, fired State Department worker Michael Duffin, veteran and former CIA officer Adam Dunigan and military family advocate Lorena Bruner.

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Bill to name U.S. post office after late Rep. Connolly passes House

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 14, 2026 at 11:45AM

Late Rep. Gerry Connolly with his successor, Rep. James Walkinshaw (courtesy Office of Congressman James Walkinshaw)

Longtime Fairfax County Rep. Gerry Connolly is one step closer to getting his name on a local post office.

Yesterday (Monday), the House of Representatives passed legislation from Rep. James Walkinshaw, Connolly’s successor to Virginia’s 11th Congressional District seat, that would rename the U.S. Postal Service’s facility at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax after the late congressman.