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CD11 Candidates Forum Scheduled for June 24 in Reston

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Updated on June 20 at 10 am -This post has been updated with new information from the event organizer, with 2 additional candidates having filed and one confirmed attending on June 24.

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June 13, 2025

CD11 Candidates Forum Scheduled for June 24 in Reston

Reston, VA — With the passing of beloved Congressman Gerry Connolly, Virginia’s 11th Congressional District enters a historic period of transition. As the community prepares to elect new leadership, voters are seeking clarity, vision, and direction.

To support an informed and engaged electorate, Radhika Murari, Katherine White, and WinDem are hosting a CD11 Candidates Forum on Tuesday, June 24 at 6:00 PM in Reston, VA. The forum will be moderated by Congressman Suhas Subramanyam and marks the only opportunity this election season for the candidates to appear together and present their platforms directly to the public.

The forum will focus on the issues that matter most to residents of CD11. Questions will be drawn from public submissions to ensure that community voices shape the conversation.

ALL the candidates have confirmed their participation:

• Candice Bennett

• Dan Lee

• Leopoldo Martinez

• Amy Papanu

• Stella Pekarsky

• Priya Punnoose

• Amy Roma

• Irene Shin

• James Walkinshaw

The Forum is free to attend, but space is limited, so only registered participants will be admitted. Voters can reserve their seat and submit questions at: https://tinyurl.com/USCD11

(Address will be shared upon registration confirmation.)

For those unable to attend in person, the Forum will also be recorded and available after the fact on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@RasWorld1

Stay informed. Be heard. Help shape the future of CD11.

Media Contact:
Radhika Murari
Radhika@RadhikaMurari.com

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