This week’s updates from around the district:
Visit the 11th District’s website at 11cdgop.org for all information updates.
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Friends,
With the September 9th deadline to vote fast approaching, our campaign effort is in overdrive. I cannot thank our volunteers enough for all the hard work you’ve been doing to help us take back this seat! And to all of those who have contributed to our campaign we are so very grateful. Every contribution makes a big difference!
If you’ve been watching the news at all, you know that two of the biggest issues we’re focused on – empowering parents and keeping our kids safe – have taken center stage with several scandals rocking our community. I’ve been speaking out both of these issues, and making clear that all this nonsense stops on Day One when I’m elected.
First, my opponent stood by while a convicted sex offender roamed freely in our community exposing himself to women and girls in locker rooms. My opponent’s response to this has been truly disturbing: complete and utter silence. When leaders choose politics over safety, predators slip through the cracks and the safety of our children is placed in jeopardy. Again, when I’m elected, this stops immediately.
Second, the soft-on-crime policies championed by my opponent helped create the conditions for a brazen kidnapping attempt earlier this summer, carried out in broad daylight at the Fair Oaks Mall located in our district. My wife and our three youngest kids were at the Fair Oaks Mall when police released the surveillance footage of the incident. It is a powerful video that is truly terrifying to watch because you know that could have easily been your child or grandchild. As a former Federal law enforcement officer, I will always Back the Blue and work to get violent criminals off our streets and dangerous drugs out of our communities.
As if those two scandals weren’t enough, we now have allegations surfacing of two young girls being coerced by a Fairfax County Public Schools staff member to get an abortion without their parents’ knowledge. Horrific. If the allegations are true, I’m afraid there might be more victims and additional staff involved. I’ve called for an immediate outside investigation by our Attorney General as well as DOJ/FBI, if warranted. I’ve also called for an immediate change to the FCPS policy empowering politically-biased bureaucrats over parents. It should be noted that this latest scandal comes in the midst of another nationwide scandal involving the FCPS superintendent, who is paid more than President Trump and now quietly wasting our tax dollars to fund personal bodyguards. With my opponent voting to give himself a 45% pay raise while we were short 200 cops, we’re seeing a disturbing pattern emerge under with Democrat leadership. While they enter public service to be served, I’ve entered public service to serve.
At the end of the day, elections have consequences. If we want to restore parents’ rights and keep our kids safe, we have to take back this seat in the 11th Congressional District and restore common sense. TOGETHER, we will do that on September 9th.
For those looking to help our effort, but who are unable to door knock, we have launched our phone banking effort. With enough volunteers we can reach every single voter that we need to reach, so please consider signing up. If you’re interested, please email staff@WhitsonForCongress.com.
And of course, if you’re able to support our campaign with a contribution, please do so. With the dynamics of the Special Election, this will be a low turnout race, but it will be very close. Every dollar we raise will have a big impact and could be the difference between winning and losing. Donations can be made by visiting WhitsonForCongress.com or by mailing a check to:
Early Voting remains open at 2 locations: Fairfax County Gov’t Center and North County Gov’t Center in Reston. Grab a friend or neighbor and cast your ballot. It’s quick and easy and a great way to bank votes now.
Here’s where and when you can vote early for Stew:
The September 9 Special Election to elect a new representative for the 11th Congressional District is four weeks from today. Since winning the Republican nomination on June 28, Stewart Whitson has been a man on a mission. The 11th District stretches from McLean to Herndon, Chantilly, Reston, Fairfax City, Springfield, Alexandria, and many points in between and beyond. So many people to meet and so little time.
Stewart has been on the move non-stop for the last 6 weeks, and he’s full-steam ahead until the final day of this very short Check below for opportunities to meet and hear from him. This Saturday, come doorknock with Stewart, a veteran himself, as he focuses on connecting with veterans across the district. He’ll be joined by former 11th District candidates and veterans – Mike Van Meter, Lucas Rand & Sam Wong – who are all united in helping Stewart flip this important seat. As Republicans, we are all staunch supporters of America’s veterans, so please join us at the West Springfield Govt Center this Saturday at 9:00am. See details below.
Join Loudoun County parents TONIGHT, Tuesday, August 12 at 5:30pm at the Loudoun County Public Schools Administration Building. See details below. We’ve been there before, and they need us again! Pick up a “Protect Every Kid” sign and join other parents in this fight for our children.
Come join Fairfax Republicans for a Pizza Party at the home of Suzanne Spikes, TONIGHT, Tuesday, August 12. Details in the flyer pictured. RSVP to pizzanights2021@yahoo.com.
Come out to the Victory in Virginia dinner on Thursday, August 14, at 6:30pm at the Metro 29 Diner, 4711 Langston Blvd, Arlington 22207. The guest speaker will be Carrie Lukas, president of the Independent Women’s Forum Dutch treat. RSVP to sandy@sandybushue.com.
Join Team Miyares to door knock this Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17. Here are the details:
Sunday, August 17:
Saturday, August 16:
Come on out this Saturday, August 16 beginning at 9:00am at the West Springfield Governmental Center, 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield 22162 for a Rally and Door Knock with Veterans for Whitson.
There are over 26,000 identified Republican veterans in the11th Congressional District. Whether you’re a veteran or not, come out to meet up with veteran Stewart Whitson, along with guests, former 11th District candidates and veterans Mike Van Meter, Lucas Rand, and Sam Wong, for a special door knock at the homes of men and women who have served their country!
Join the Providence District GOP for breakfast this Saturday, August 16 from 8:30-10:30am. The special guest speaker will be Michael Maibach of SaveOurStates.com, who will be speaking on The Ingenious Design of Our Founders’ Constitution. It will be held at Glory Days Grill, 3059 Nutley St
Tickets are $16 cash or credit card at the door. RSVP here.
Michael’s talk is 30 minutes, with time for questions for as long as the program allows. This speech involves the ingenious design of our Founders’ Constitution including the impact and importance of the Electoral College and often engenders plenty of questions. It has been given to over 180 audiences in 23 states to date.
Join the Monticello Council of Republican Women for their next meeting this Saturday, August 16 from 11:00am-1:30pm at Glory Days Grill, 6341 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA, 22041. Guest speakers will include the following candidates: Stewart Whitson, 11th Congressional District; Nelson Figueroa-Velez, House of Delegates District 12; Eric Johnson, House of Delegates District 14; and Cass Aucoin, House of Delegates District 7.
Men and women are invited to attend — and you don’t have to be a member of the MCRW to attend. All are welcome!.
For more information, please contact Kristin Ball (President) at kristin.f.ball@gmail.com.
Many 11CD Republicans attended a live candidate forum in Reston a couple of weeks ago. Please tune in next Monday evening, August 18, at 8:00pm for another round of Whitson vs. Walkinshaw in the League of Women Voters debate! Note that you can call in with questions, so you can come up with some good ones for the candidates.
Watch the forum live on Fairfax Public Access, Channel 10 TV and/or live streamedhere.
The next meeting of the City of Fairfax GOP will take place on Thursday, August 21 at 7:00pm at Patriots Pub, 10560 Main Street, Fairfax 22030. The guest speaker will be Matt Cooley, Virginia’s Election Integrity Director (RNC).
Please join Ed McGovern, the GOP candidate for delegate in HD-18, and other hard working members of his campaign for a campaign update event Saturday, August 23.
Ed is running against Kathy Tran, who is notorious for her willingness to permit abortion up to birth and who is receiving piles of out-of-state money. Come help Ed–it’s Time for Common Sense Change.
Join the Braddock and Springfield District GOPs for breakfast on Saturday, August 30, at 10:00am at Kings Park Shopping Center Community Room, 8944 Burke Lake Road, Springfield. The guest speaker will be Stewart Whitson, the GOP’s 11CD candidate for Congress. Tickets are $10 (cash please) and light breakfast will be served.
Since 2009, the Fort Belvoir Garrison, Franconia-Springfield area residents, businesses and elected officials have walked across the Veterans Bridge from Springfield Plaza to American Legion Post 176 to commemorate the renewal of the United States Army’s Community Covenant. The short walk ends with a community celebration featuring refreshments and entertainment. You are invited to join them!
Meet on Sat., Aug. 30, at 9:30am at Springfield Plaza (near the FedEx store), 6998 Bland St., in Springfield. Details in the flyer pictured.
Come support Winsome Sears’ campaign for Governor at a fundraiser on Friday, September 9 at 6:00pm at the home of Nathan and Kerry Headrick. With special guest Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Tickets are $150 and sponsorships are available. RSVP to Gretchen Moss at Gretchen@gretchenmoss.com.
