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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Are you tired of having no representation in Fairfax County, Richmond, or Washington, DC? Our School Board is 100 percent Democrats; the Board of Supervisors is 90 percent Democrats; all Fairfax County House of Delegates members and State Senators are Democrats; and both of our U.S. Senators are Democrats. Thanks to all of these Democrats, boys are playing in girls sports and invading girls bathrooms and locker rooms; Fairfax County’s Democrat Commonwealth’s Attorney refuses to prosecute criminals; Fairfax County is a sanctuary for illegals; and the car tax, real estate tax, and recently-approved meals tax make Fairfax County unaffordable for hardworking residents.
What can we do? Elect Republican Stewart Whitson to the House of Representatives from the 11th Congressional District on September 9! This seat has been under Democrat control for over 16 years. That’s long enough, and it’s way past time for change.
Early Voting satellites open across the 11th District this Friday, August 29 through Saturday, September 6. Check here for dates, times and locations to vote early. Your last chance to vote is Election Day, Tuesday, September 9 at your regular polling location, which will be open from 6:00am-7:00pm.
Reach out to your Republican friends, relatives, and neighbors who live in the 11th District and ask them to vote too. Because this is a special election at a time when people don’t usually vote, it’s important that you help spread the word. This is a truly consequential election, and we cannot afford to miss the opportunity to reclaim the seat by electing Stewart Whitson – father, husband, combat veteran, former FYI special agent, and patriot – to represent us in Congress. For more information about our stellar candidate, visit https://www.whitsonforcongress.com/.
Early Voting remains open at two Fairfax County locations (Fairfax County Gov’t Center and North County Gov’t Center in Reston) and one location in the City of Fairfax (Fairfax City Hall). Bank your vote now and bring a friend or neighbor.
Here’s where and when you can vote early for Stew:
Fairfax County
Monday – Friday: 1:00pm – 7:00pm
This Friday, August 29, a whole host of additional satellite early voting locations will open throughout Fairfax County. Check the Fairfax County early voting website here for locations and hours.
Stewart Whitson will be visiting the satellite locations this Friday and Saturday–come out and say hi–and bring a friend to meet him! Here is Stewart’s schedule:
5:00 PM – Great Falls Library (Dranesville)
Saturday, August 30
City of Fairfax
Fairfax County has two important elections in 2025 that need Poll Watchers: the congressional special election (September 9) and the November general election (November 4). Fairfax GOP is recruiting poll watchers now and would love your help!
Fairfax GOP runs one of the most effective and comprehensive poll watching operations in the entire Commonwealth and this is a great opportunity to work with some of the top trainers and experts in the entire Virginia GOP. You’ll be doing important work to ensure the elections are run fairly and the results are accurate. Training is available and needed to get your poll watcher authorization letter from Fairfax GOP. You can download and review all the 2025 training slides, Pocket Guides, report forms and much more at the 2025 Poll Watcher Resources page immediately.
Questions? Contact Barbara Tengs at pollwatchers@fairfaxgop.org or call the Poll Watcher scheduling line at 703-397-8129.
Stewart Whitson is an outstanding candidate, and he is running against Gerry Connolly’s hand-picked successor. Democrats have held the seat for 16 years, and we simply cannot allow them to keep it any longer. With just two weeks to go until the special election on September 9, door knocking and phone banking are two of the most effective ways to reach Republican voters who may not even know about the Special Election. Whether you have time to door knock or make phone calls, every little bit helps. Please contact Stewart’s Campaign Manager, Gray, at Staff@WhitsonforCongress.com, and he will set you up to do either or both.
This Saturday, August 30, Team Whitson will be holding a Super Saturday to knock doors–come out and help! Meet at 8:30am at the Fairfax GOP headquarters, 4246 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax 22030.
The Kennedy Center and the Christian Broadcasting Network are hosting a free movie premiere event of The Revival Generation — a powerful and timely documentary produced by CBN, spotlighting a nationwide movement of faith, hope, and unity.
The Revival Generation marks more than a film premiere — it is a fulfillment of a bold vision cast by President Trump and Ambassador Ric Grenell: to open the doors of the Kennedy Center wide to faith-based, family-centered programming that reflects the true American spirit and celebrates truth, beauty, and excellence.
The premiere will take place TOMORROW, Wed., August 27. Doors open at 5:00pm, with a pre-show worship performance at 7:00pm and the program beginning at 8:00pm. There is no cost to attend, but you must register for tickets using the QR code in the flyer below.
Join the Braddock and Springfield District GOPs for breakfast this 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 this 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.
Join GOP candidate for Lieutenant Governor John Reid and special guest Sean Spicer for a happy hour and sponsor dinner on Monday, Sept. 8 at Butterworth’s, 319 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20003. The happy hour will begin at 6:00pm and the sponsor dinner will begin at 7:30pm. Tickets are $35 and sponsorships are available. Contact Gretchen Moss at gretchen@gretchenmoss.com or click here to RSVP.
You’re invited to the Colonial Mt. Vernon Republican Women’s Club annual chili cookoff on Saturday, September 13 from 4:00-7:00pm at Pohick Bay Regional Park in Mason Neck. Tickets are $25 for individuals and $50 for families. The special guest will be former presidential press secretary Sean Spicer.
Purchase Tickets Here: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2025-chili-cook-off-tickets-copy/items
House of Delegates candidate Saundra Davis (HD-15) is celebrating her birthday on Friday, September 19 from 5:00-7:00pm and you are invited! RSVP here. Address provided upon RSVP.
