I want to start this update with some exciting news: I am officially the Democratic nominee for House District 8 as we look ahead to this November’s election! I want to give a big, big thank you to everyone who helped me collect petition signatures to qualify for the ballot, hosted or attended events, contributed to our reelection campaign, or reached out with a kind word of encouragement. It all means so much to me and I am so grateful for your ongoing support.

Happy Women’s History Month! + Town Hall Invitation

I hope you are finding some good opportunities to get outside and enjoy the sunshine as the weather gets warmer and as the spring flowers start to bloom!

The 2025 General Assembly Session adjourned sine die at 5:38pm Saturday, following several days of intense negotiations on remaining legislation and the state budget.

Because Valentine’s Day is the only “holiday” that falls during session, people in the General Assembly Building pull out all the stops to decorate and share the spirit of the day. It is a fun, festive reprieve from the hard work of the legislative session. However you choose to celebrate, I hope you are able to spread a little love today!

Monday and Tuesday were long days on the House Floor as we wrapped up our work on bills that originated in the House. House bills are now being heard and acted on by our colleagues in the Senate, while we in the House are hearing and acting on Senate bills. Twelve of my fifteen introduced bills are now up for consideration in the Virginia Senate.

This week has been a flurry of activity and late night committee hearings as we approach crossover. By Tuesday, February 4, all bills must pass their chamber of origin – House bills through the House, Senate bills through the Senate – to remain viable for the rest of the legislative session.

On Monday, I had an opportunity to address the House Appropriations Committee about my packet of budget amendments. Here are some of the asks I have submitted on behalf of our community:

With the first full week officially wrapped up, I wanted to share information and updates from Richmond about some of the historic work we have been able to accomplish already. 

I hope you are keeping warm as we prepare for more snow this weekend. According to Capital Weather Gang, the DMV area can anticipate an additional 1-2 inches of snow late Friday night into early Saturday morning. Please stay safe on the roads!

My name is Irene Shin, and I am honored to represent the 8th district in the Virginia House of Delegates. The 8th district sits wholly inside Fairfax County and includes the Town of Herndon as well as parts of Chantilly and Fairfax.

I hope that your holiday season is off to a great start! This month’s update gives a snapshot of my legislative priorities as we look ahead to the 2025 General Assembly Session as well as information about all the wonderfully festive activities going on in our community.

Welcome to November! With all eyes on Tuesday, I wanted to make sure you have all the information you need to cast your ballot on or before 11/05 (if you haven’t already!). This information is intended for Fairfax County voters, but much of this information applies statewide. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about voting:

Early voting for the November 2024 election is officially underway! I want to make sure you have all the information you need to make your plan and cast your ballot as we look ahead to November 5th. This information is intended for Fairfax County voters, but many of the deadlines will apply statewide. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about voting:

New month, new school year! I want to start out this month’s update with my heartfelt best wishes to all the students, parents, teachers, school administration staff, and the entire community of friends and family who lift up this next generation. Here’s to a great year!

Happy August! As we get into this home stretch of summer, I want to start this month’s newsletter with three important things to know:

Happy July! I hope that you and your family had a safe celebration of the 4th. As the heat wave in our region continues, I hope you are also managing to stay cool and hydrated. 

I can’t believe it is already June! School is wrapping up and summer is getting off to a great start. I hope you are planning some time to rest, relax, and GO VOTE! 🗳️ Election Day for Virginia’s 2024 Congressional Primaries is fast approaching. Here are some important dates and resources to help you make your plan to vote!

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. My colleagues and I have been on the road together this month, with events in Hampton Roads, in central Virginia and of course right here in northern Virginia — lifting up AAPI voices and experiences across our great commonwealth.

To kick off this month’s newsletter, I want to take a moment to share with you just how excited I am about the eclipse on Monday! It looks like about a 30% chance of rain but in hopes that clears up, here are some resources from our friends at NASA that I hope will be helpful…

As the dust settles on the 2024 General Assembly Session, and as we await the Governor’s actions on the whopping 1,098 bills that have landed on his desk, I wanted to take some time this week to dive into some of the issues that I heard about the most from constituents and that could have an impact on the 8th District.