James R. Walkinshaw — U.S. Representative for VA-11
James R. Walkinshaw is a Democrat Representative representing Virginia (district 11), serving a term from 2025-09-10 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | Virginia |
| District | VA-11 |
| Current term | 2025-09-10 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1982-10-22 |
| Bioguide ID | W000831 |
Election & Term History
James R. Walkinshaw has held 1 term in Congress on record, first elected in 2025.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-10 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for VA-11 | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, James R. Walkinshaw has cast 349 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- James R. Walkinshaw is more liberal than 60% of House Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.421 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 60% of House Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 349 |
| Votes with own party | 98.0% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 2 of 643 (0.3%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is James R. Walkinshaw in?
James R. Walkinshaw is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Representative for VA-11.
How long has James R. Walkinshaw served in Congress?
James R. Walkinshaw's first term on record began in 2025, and their current term runs from 2025-09-10 to 2027-01-03.
How does James R. Walkinshaw's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), James R. Walkinshaw is more liberal than 60% of House Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 349 recorded votes.
How often does James R. Walkinshaw vote with their own party?
James R. Walkinshaw has voted with the majority of their own party on 98.0% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 2 of 643 recorded votes (0.3%).