Youngkin Schedules Special Election to Fill Connolly’s Congressional Seat

The governor issued a writ of election calling for a special vote to fill the 11th District seat.

By Debbie Williams • Posted June 3, 2025 at 10:54 a.m.

Photo courtesy @GerryConnolly/Twitter

Fairfax County residents will soon have an opportunity to vote for a new representative for the state’s 11th Congressional District. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued a writ of election on June 3 scheduling a special election for September 9. The election will fill the seat vacated by Gerry Connolly, who died on May 21.

On April 28, Connolly announced he was stepping down from some Congressional duties and not seeking re-election due to his battle with cancer of the esophagus. Since the announcement, several candidates launched bids for the open seat. They include:

The last day for a candidate to file paperwork to appear on the ballot is July 11.

Photo courtesy Gerry Connolly/Twitter

Debbie Williams

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Northern Virginia Magazine Senior Editor Debbie Williams is a George Mason University graduate and longtime NoVA resident. She has more than 20 years of experience writing and editing for a variety of nonprofit, lifestyle, and government publications, including for AARP.org and USA TODAY magazines.