On The Ballot · 2026
Meet The Candidates
Under the current map (in effect after the May 8 SCOVA ruling), Rappahannock is in VA-10 with Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, and Sen. Mark Warner is on every Virginia ballot regardless of how redistricting plays out. If SCOTUS reinstates the new map, Rappahannock joins VA-11, where three Democrats are challenging Rep. James Walkinshaw on August 4. Their records, priorities, and what they're fighting for — below.
Suhas Subramanyam
He's been here for us. All of us.
U.S. HOUSE · VA-10 · YOUR CURRENT CONGRESSMANWhat He's Fighting For
Rural Broadband
Real connectivity for Rappahannock.
Pushing legislation to expand affordable, reliable broadband across rural Virginia — including the parts of Rappahannock still left behind.
Federal Workers
Showed up during the shutdown.
Convened roundtables with Sperryville business owners during the federal shutdown. Stood with federal workers in the district against politicization of the civil service.
Health Care
Medicaid, affordability, AI access.
Working on Medicaid protections, affordable AI access for clinical care, and lowering health costs for working Virginia families.
In Rappahannock County
- Mobile office hours at the Rappahannock County Library
- Town halls at Rappahannock Elementary
- Happy hours at The Black Twig
- Roundtables with Sperryville business owners during the federal shutdown
“Rural Virginia deserves a representative who shows up — not just at the courthouse, but at the library, the elementary school, and the local coffee shop.”
Primary: August 4, 2026 · Early voting opens June 18
Unopposed in the Democratic primary.
VA-10 · Current Map
General: November 3, 2026
James Walkinshaw
The only House Democrat on both Oversight and Homeland Security.
U.S. HOUSE · VA-11 · IF THE NEW MAP IS REINSTATEDWhat 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: Stella Pekarsky, Amy Roma
Safe Democratic (D+14)
General: November 3, 2026
Stella Pekarsky
Building the Virginia we were promised.
U.S. HOUSE · VA-11 · PRIMARY CHALLENGERWhat She's Fighting For
Economic Security
Making the economy work for working families.
From fighting for affordable child care and housing to protecting small businesses and jobs, Pekarsky focuses on the kitchen-table issues that define daily life in Northern Virginia — and increasingly in rural communities like ours.
Housing & Infrastructure
Solving the housing crisis in Northern Virginia.
As a Fairfax County School Board member representing 30,000+ students, Pekarsky has firsthand knowledge of how the housing shortage shapes schools, communities, and working families. She's running to fix it at the federal level.
Education
A proven advocate for public schools.
A Fairfax County School Board member who has spent years working on education equity, special education, and mental health resources for students. She brings a parent's perspective and a legislator's record to the race.
Path to Congress
Early Career
Virginia attorney & community leader
Elected
Fairfax County School Board (Sully District)
Leadership
School Board Vice-Chair
Aug 2026
Running for Congress
“Virginia families deserve a representative who knows what it takes to keep a community — and a school system — running.”
30K+
Students Represented
JD
Licensed Attorney
FCPS
Fairfax County School Board, Sully District
Primary: August 4, 2026 · Early voting opens June 18
Also running: James Walkinshaw (incumbent), Amy Roma
Democratic Primary
General: November 3, 2026
Amy Roma
Clean energy. Real results. No excuses.
U.S. HOUSE · VA-11 · PRIMARY CHALLENGERWhat She's Fighting For
Clean Energy
America's energy future, built here.
An international nuclear energy attorney who has negotiated agreements in 40+ countries, Roma has spent her career building the legal and regulatory frameworks for clean energy. She wants to do it for America now — from Congress.
National Security
Energy independence is a security issue.
Roma has advised foreign governments on nuclear programs, worked with the IAEA, and understands how energy policy shapes geopolitical power. She brings a global perspective to America's national security needs.
Climate
A lawyer who has actually closed climate deals.
Not just a climate advocate — Roma is a practitioner. She has structured international agreements, navigated regulatory bodies, and built coalitions across governments to move clean energy projects from concept to reality.
Path to Congress
Georgetown Law
JD, International Law
Career
Nuclear Energy Attorney, 40+ countries
Leadership
Hogan Lovells, Nuclear Practice Chair
Aug 2026
Running for Congress
“I have spent my career building the legal frameworks for clean energy across four continents. Now I want to do it for America.”
40+
Countries with Nuclear Agreements
IAEA
International Atomic Energy Agency Advisor
JD
Georgetown Law, International Law
Primary: August 4, 2026 · Early voting opens June 18
Also running: James Walkinshaw (incumbent), Stella Pekarsky
Democratic Primary
General: November 3, 2026
Side by Side
VA-11 Democratic Primary: The Challengers
Both active challengers are running in the August 4, 2026 Democratic primary. Filing deadline: May 26, 2026.Note: Under the current map, Rappahannock is in VA-10. These challengers only appear on a Rappahannock ballot if SCOTUS reinstates the new map.
Stella Pekarsky
Background
Attorney · Fairfax County School Board (Sully District)
Key Issues
Education, housing, economic security
Unique Strength
Elected local official with 30,000+ students in her district
Amy Roma
Background
International nuclear energy attorney · Hogan Lovells
Key Issues
Clean energy, climate, national security
Unique Strength
Nuclear agreements in 40+ countries; IAEA advisor
SP Stella Pekarsky | AR Amy Roma | |
|---|---|---|
| Background | Attorney · FCPS School Board | International nuclear energy attorney |
| Education | JD (University of Maryland) | JD, Georgetown Law |
| Key Issues | Education, housing, economic security | Clean energy, climate, national security |
| Unique Strength | Elected local official, 30K+ students represented | Nuclear agreements in 40+ countries; IAEA advisor |
| Campaign Site | stellaforva.com | amyroma.com |
VA-11 Democratic Primary
August 4, 2026
Filing deadline: May 26, 2026 · Early voting opens: June 18, 2026
General Election
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, Cook, Inside Elections)
General: November 3, 2026