IFPTE Endorses James Walkinshaw to Replace Late Congressman Gerry Connolly

This week, IFPTE issued an endorsement for James Walkinshaw, who is running to fill the seat left vacant after the sad passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly on May 21st. Walkinshaw, who served for many years as Congressman Connolly’s chief of staff, is vying to represent Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. 

IFPTE President, Matt Biggs, said that Walkinshaw, “will carry Congressman Connolly’s torch as one of Congress’s most ardent supporters of federal workers and their Unions,” while Secretary-Treasurer Henson said, “James Walkinshaw will no doubt hit the ground running in supporting workers when he enters Congress.”  IFPTE Legislative Director, Faraz Khan, rounded out the comments, calling Walkinshaw “highly informed on all of the issues of importance to IFPTE’s diverse membership.”  The special election is scheduled for September 9th.