2026 midterms · Virginia · November 3

Virginia’s 11th District race 2026

Who’s running for U.S. House in Virginia’s 11th District on November 3, 2026: James Walkinshaw (D, incumbent), Arthur Purves (R) and Dianne Blais (Green). Now held by James Walkinshaw (D). Forecasters: Solid D (average of 4).

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Virginia’s 11th District race 2026 on November 3
RaceRatingDemocratsRepublicansOthers on the ballotNotes
Virginia 11
Solid D
Average of 4; all agree
Each forecaster for Virginia 11
  • Cook Political Report: Solid D (Apr 21, 2026)
  • Sabato's Crystal Ball: Solid D (Apr 21, 2026)
  • Inside Elections: Solid D (Apr 21, 2026)
  • Decision Desk HQ: Solid D (Jul 14, 2026)
James Walkinshaw (inc.)
Arthur Purves
Dianne Blais (Green)

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Questions and answers

Who is running for U.S. House in Virginia’s 11th District in 2026?

On the November 3, 2026 ballot: James Walkinshaw (D, incumbent), Arthur Purves (R) and Dianne Blais (Green).

When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Virginia’s 11th District?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Virginia’s 11th District?

The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Solid D on average (4 forecasters; they all agree). These are their ratings, not our prediction.

How do I vote in Virginia?

Check your registration on Virginia’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.

Where this comes from

Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.