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Stewart Whitson is an American attorney, U.S. Army combat veteran, former FBI Special Agent, and conservative policy advocate[1]. He is the Republican nominee for Virginia's 11th congressional district in the 2025 special election[2].

Early Life and Education

Born and raised in the United States, Whitson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Minnesota. He later obtained a Juris Doctorate degree and a master's degree from George Washington University, followed by a Certificate in Strategic Management from Georgetown University. Whitson is a licensed attorney and a member of the Minnesota State Bar. He is also admitted as an Attorney and Counselor of the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth and Eleventh Circuits.

Military Service

Whitson served as a U.S. Army officer, leading over 300 combat missions in Iraq. Notably, he was involved in a mission that led to the successful rescue of a hostage. His military experience has been a cornerstone of his public service career.

FBI Career

After his military service, Whitson joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI_ where he served for nearly a decade. In his final assignment, he led a large section in the FBI's Directorate of Intelligence[3]. Earlier in his career, Whitson served as the FBI's lead investigator following the first ISIS-claimed attack on U.S. soil and deployed to Iraq, Jordan, and Eastern Europe in support of other FBI investigations. He was also a member of the FBI SWAT team and served as an FBI-certified legal advisor for national-security related matters.

Legal and Policy Advocacy

Following his tenure at the FBI, Whitson transitioned into legal and policy advocacy. He served as the Senior Director of Federal Affairs at the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA)[4], a conservative think tank. In this role, he led efforts to advance conservative policies through Congress[5], focusing on limited, constitutional government and improving the lives of Americans. Whitson has testified before Congress on various federal issues and has published numerous articles in media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal,[6] The Washington Times, The Federalist, and The Washington Examiner.

Political Career

In 2025, Whitson won the Republican nomination for Virginia's 11th congressional district in a special election to succeed the late Representative Gerry Connolly. His campaign emphasizes economic reform, public safety, and government accountability. Whitson is positioned as a conservative alternative in a district that has been historically Democratic[7].

Personal Life

Whitson resides in Great Falls, Virginia, with his wife, Melissa, and their five school-aged children. He is an active member of his community, coaching youth sports, volunteering with the Knights of Columbus, and serving as an usher at Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church.

References

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  1. ^ "Stewart Whitson". Opportunity Solutions Project. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  2. ^ "Stewart Whitson wins Republican primary for special election to replace Gerry Connolly". wusa9.com. 2025-06-28. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  3. ^ Serre, Jared (2025-06-29). "BREAKING: Republicans nominate former FBI agent in race to succeed Gerry Connolly | FFXnow". www.ffxnow.com. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  4. ^ "Homepage". The Foundation for Government Accountability. 2025-07-07. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
  5. ^ "Stewart Whitson | C-SPAN.org". www.c-span.org. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  6. ^ Whitson, Tarren Bragdon and Stewart. "Opinion | Voter Registration Drive: What's Biden Hiding?". WSJ. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
  7. ^ "Stewart Whitson for Congress | Virginia's 11th District". Whitson For Congress. Retrieved 2025-07-11.