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] After canvassing was completed and results from two outstanding precincts and provisional ballots were counted, Connolly increased his lead to 921 votes (0.41%).

Fimian faced a primary challenge from moderate Fairfax County Board of Supervisors member Pat Herrity.

[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] The National Republican Congressional Committee picked Fimian for its Young Guns candidate training and support program.