An election was held on November 2, 2010, to determine who would represent Virginia's 11th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives during the 112th Congress . The seat that was contested is located in Northern Virginia , and includes most of Fairfax County , all of the city of Fairfax , and part of eastern Prince William County . Democrat Gerry Connolly first won the seat in 2008 . The Republican nominee was Keith Fimian .[1]
2010 Virginia's 11th congressional district election
The result was too close to call immediately following the election. At the end of the day on November 2, Connolly led Fimian by only 487 votes, with canvassing and certification still to be completed.[2] [2] [3] [4] [5]
The 2010 race was a rematch of the 2008 race, when Connolly defeated Fimian 55% to 43%. Connolly was unopposed for the Democratic nomination.
Fimian faced a primary challenge from moderate Fairfax County Board of Supervisors member Pat Herrity . A bruising primary fight ensued and The Washington Post negative campaigning .[6] [1] [7] [8]
The race was closely watched; it was considered a bellwether battleground district in the larger Republican mission to regain a majority in the House.[9] National Republican Congressional Committee picked Fimian for its Young Guns candidate training and support program.[10] [11]
Poll Source Dates Administered Gerald Connolly (D) Keith Fimian (R) McLaughlin & Associates[12] February 5–10, 2010 35% 40%
Candidate (Party) Receipts Disbursements Cash On Hand Debt Gerry Connolly (D) $2,461,286 $2,435,016 $49,124 $0 Keith Fimian (R) $2,941,463 $2,785,586 $166,003 $358,137 David Dotson (L) $1,790 $390 $1,396 $100 Source: Federal Election Commission [13] [14]
Democratic nomination edit Republican nomination edit Keith Fimian , businessman and 2008 Republican nomineePat Herrity , member of the Fairfax County Board of SupervisorsLibertarian David L. Dotson,[16] Independent Green David William Gillis, Jr.[17] Independent Christopher F. DeCarlo.[17] General election results edit ^ a b Republicans tap Fimian, Hurt in Va. primaries for U.S. House ^ a b "Connolly has narrow lead over Fimian in Va.'s 11th" . WTOP-FM . November 3, 2010. Retrieved November 3, 2010 .^ "Rep. Connolly expands lead in Va.; GOP opponent won't concede" . The Hill . Retrieved November 3, 2010 .^ "Fimian concede race to Connolly" . The Washington Post . November 9, 2010.^ Virginia board certifies Connolly's win (Washington Examiner ^ "Five Republican primaries beckon Virginia voters" . The Washington Post Archived from the original on September 15, 2016.^ Fimian Wins Republican Primary [permanent dead link ^ "Virginia State Board of Elections -- June 8, 2010 Primary Results" . Archived from the original on July 22, 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2010 .^ Virginia Republicans reassess after Pat Herrity's 11th District primary loss ^ NRCC adds 16 top targets ^ GOP picks new crop of 2010 'guns' ^ Giroux, Greg (March 10, 2010). "Virginia: Fimian's Poll Has Him Ahead Of Rep. Connolly - The Eye (CQ Politics)" . Blogs.cqpolitics.com. Archived from the original on March 15, 2010. Retrieved August 21, 2010 . ^ FEC Reports 2010 VA-11 [permanent dead link ^ "Virginia District 11 2010 Race" .^ "2010 June Republican Primary Unofficial Results" . Archived from the original on July 22, 2010. Retrieved July 16, 2010 .^ "David Dotson | Libertarian Party" . Lp.org. Retrieved August 21, 2010 .^ a b "Virginia State Board of Elections : CandidatesList-Results" . Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved April 12, 2019 .^ "November 2, 2010 General and Special Elections Unofficial Results as of November 5, 2010" . Virginia State Board of Elections . Archived from the original on November 3, 2010. Retrieved November 9, 2010 .
