Irene Shin

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Irene Shin

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth October 7, 1987 (Age: 38)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Irene Shin holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Riverside. She has extensive experience in Democratic political campaigns, including serving as finance director for Senator Kamala Harris. Shin has held leadership roles in civic engagement and public service, most recently as Executive Director of the Virginia Civic Engagement Table. She currently serves on the Tysons Transportation District Service Advisory Board for Fairfax County. Shin's professional background includes managing institutional risk in high-finance before transitioning to public service.

Political Ideas

Irene Shin's political identity is marked by a unique blend of progressive advocacy and strategic pragmatism, particularly in her legislative efforts to protect marginalized communities. Her policy stances reveal a commitment to reproductive rights, healthcare access, and environmental sustainability, yet she also engages in unexpected alliances to protect regional industrial interests. Shin's rhetorical style emphasizes inclusivity and community resilience, often framing issues through the lens of social justice and economic equity. This ideological agility, combined with her focus on localized issues, makes her approach both intriguing and conceptually rich.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ACTIVE

Election History

Virginia House of Representatives 11th District

Active

Competing Candidates: James Walkinshaw (Incumbent) , Amy Papanu , Amy Roma , Arthur Purves , Candice Bennett , Dan Lee , Joshua Aisen , Karina Lipsman , Leo Martinez , Lucas Rand , Mike Van Meter , Nathan Headrick , Priya Punnoose , Stella Pekarsky , Stewart Whitson

2023: Virginia State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Virginia's 8th House of Delegates District, 2023 General Election

14,851 votes (67.65%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Communications, Technology and Innovation - Communications Subcommittee
Member
Counties Cities and Towns - Subcommittee #1
Chair
Counties Cities and Towns - Subcommittee #3
Member
Health and Human Services - Social Services
Member
Health and Human Services - Health
Member
Labor and Commerce - Subcommittee #1
Member
Labor and Commerce - Subcommittee #3
Member
2021: Virginia State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Virginia's 86th House of Delegates district

19,296 votes (65.40%)

Win

Virginia's 86th House of Delegates district Democratic primary

3,415 votes (51.70%)

Win