2026 election · U.S. House
2026 Virginia House race — James R. Walkinshaw's seat
Incumbent: James R. Walkinshaw (Democrat) — see their approval score, record, and voting history on their page.
Declared candidates
Source: FEC candidate filingsStated positions (7) ▾
- Economy/Cost of Living: Emphasizes lowering costs for Virginia families amid concerns over inflation, health care premiums, and tariff-driven price increases. [1][2][3]
- Federal Workforce: Opposes firing or undermining federal employees and supports protections against what he calls illegal firings under the Trump administration. [1][2]
- Foreign Policy (US-Turkey Relations): Supports engagement through the Caucus on US-Turkish Relations and Turkish Americans to strengthen bilateral ties. [1]
- Government Efficiency/IT Modernization: Supports continuing federal IT modernization and oversight efforts, expressing openness to the stated goal of government efficiency while critical of DOGE's implementation. [1]
- Health Care: Opposes Republican funding bills seen as cutting Medicaid and raising premiums, and supports protecting health care coverage for Virginians. [1][2][3]
- Housing: Supports the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act to increase housing supply, reduce regulatory barriers, and expand financing options. [1]
- Trade/Tariffs: Opposes Trump administration tariffs, citing harm to Virginia small businesses and rising costs for consumers. [1][2]
Public polling
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