Press Release: Congressman Andy Kim Endorses Irene Shin for Delegate
Congressman Kim is the first Korean-American Democratic member of Congress. He represents the Third Congressional District of New Jersey.
HERNDON, Va. – Today, Congressman Andy Kim endorses Irene Shin to be the next Delegate for the 86th District.
Statement of Congressman Kim: “Zero. That’s how many Korean American women have been elected to the Virginia legislature. This year we can change history by electing the first Korean American woman to the House of Delegates, Irene Shin.
"Irene represents the kind of change that we can make in 2021. She will bring her community-driven leadership to the Virginia General Assembly, and serve as a trailblazer for generations of women and AAPI leaders to follow. I’m proud to endorse her candidacy and look forward to seeing her elected to office.”
Statement of Irene Shin: “I am honored to have the endorsement of Congressman Andy Kim. Andy knows running for office isn’t easy. And Andy knows you don’t go from zero Korean American women in the House of Delegates to one without a lot of help. Andy has worked tirelessly in the fight to expand healthcare access, voting rights, and transparency in government. He is a true public servant and the embodiment of the next generation of leadership.”
