Northern Virginia Democrat Walkinshaw Wins Special Election Amid Trump Overtones

Democrat Walkinshaw wins special congressional election in northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C., in a contest where President Donald Trump loomed large, as Democrats held onto a vacant seat seen as a referendum on his policies and influence. The outcome was seen as a significant victory for the Democratic Party, which successfully countered efforts to capitalize on Trump's popularity in the region. The special election took place nearly three years after Republican Representative Dan Webster resigned from office. Walkinshaw won by a margin of approximately 52% to 47%.