Press Release: Democratic House Leadership Endorse Irene Shin for Delegate

HERNDON, Va. – Today Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn, Majority Leader Charniele Herring, and Caucus Chair Rip Sullivan endorse Irene Shin for Delegate. 

Statement from Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn:

"I am proud to endorse Irene Shin for the House of Delegates in the 86th District. I have watched Irene step up and fight for our communities, including taking action to improve access to the ballot box for all Virginians. I look forward to working with her to preserve and expand our House Democratic majority as we continue to deliver progress for our Commonwealth." 

Statement from Leader Charniele Herring:

“As someone who got her start as an advocate for those who don’t have a seat at the table, I’m excited to support Irene Shin for Delegate. Irene is a former organizer who has dedicated her career to standing up for the disadvantaged and I know we can depend on Irene to fight for our shared values.”

Statement from Caucus Chair Rip Sullivan: 

“I’ve learned during my years in the General Assembly that Delegates who listen to their constituents and build strong relationships make the best legislators. Irene Shin is a coalition builder with a community-centered approach who will always look out for all Virginians.  I’m proud to endorse her to be the next Delegate for the 86th District.”

Statement from Irene Shin:

“It has been inspiring to watch Speaker Filler-Corn, Leader Herring, and Chair Sullivan guide our legislature and our communities through the past trying year. I am honored to have their endorsements and am excited to work by their side to continue enacting our Democratic values in Virginia for years to come.”

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Irene Shin was previously endorsed by Foremer Governor Terry McAuliffe, Delegate Hala Ayala, Attorney General Mark Herring, Senator Jennifer Boysko, Senator Janet Howell, Senator Barbara Favola, Herndon Mayor Sheila Olem, former-Herndon Mayor Lisa Merkel, former-Herndon Mayor Mike O’Reilly, former-Fairfax County NAACP President Kofi Annan, former-Dranesville District Democratic Committee Chair Greg Brandon, current New Jersey Congressman Andy Kim, the Korean-American Democratic Committee, Virginia Education Association for Children and Public Schools, EMILY’s List, Virginia’s List, Care In Action, Planned Parenthood Action Fund of Virginia, NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia, Mid-Atlantic Pipe Trades, LiUNA, the Professional Firefighters of Virginia, and League of Conservation Voters of Virginia.

Irene Shin has worked as a community organizer, an activist, and a General Assembly advocate for a number of causes including improving access to healthcare, fighting Big Money's influence in politics, and expanding voting rights to all Virginians.

Irene has also worked to bring transportation solutions and improved mass transit to the region, having served as a member of the Tysons Transportation District Service Advisory Board for Fairfax County. 

A lifelong Democrat, Irene has helped dozens of ordinary citizens prepare to run for office. She serves on the board of the Competitive Commonwealth Fund, which recruits and trains Democratic candidates for the House of Delegates across Virginia.

Currently, Irene is the executive director for a nonprofit focused on increasing civic engagement in Virginia.

Irene lives in downtown Herndon with new puppy, Mookie. She enjoys visiting local businesses and walking on the W&OD Trail.