Irene Shin
Irene Shin (Democratic Party) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 8. She assumed office on January 10, 2024. Her current term ends on January 12, 2028.
Shin (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 8. She won in the general election on November 4, 2025.
Shin also ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the special general election on September 9, 2025.
Biography
Irene Shin lives in Herndon, Virginia.[1] Shin earned a B.A. in political science and government from the University of California at Riverside in 2010. Her career experience includes working as the executive director of Virginia Civic Engagement Table, a board member of The Competitive Commonwealth Fund, and the senior director of Crowdpac.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Shin was assigned to the following committees:
- Communications, Technology and Innovation Committee, Vice chair
- Counties, Cities and Towns Committee
- Labor and Commerce Committee
- Health and Human Services Committee
2023-2024
Shin was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2025
See also: Virginia's 11th Congressional District special election, 2025
General election
Special general election for U.S. House Virginia District 11
James Walkinshaw defeated Stewart Whitson in the special general election for U.S. House Virginia District 11 on September 9, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | James Walkinshaw (D) | 75.1 | 113,596 |
 | Stewart Whitson (R) | 24.7 | 37,297 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 287 | ||
| Total votes: 151,180 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Karina Lipsman (R)
- Priya Punnoose (D)
- Irene Shin (D)
- Leo Martinez (D)
- Amy Roma (D)
- Candice Bennett (D)
- Josh Aisen (D)
- Daniel Lee (D)
- Amy Papanu (D)
- Isaac Day (D)
- Lucas Rand (R)
- Chandrashekar Tamirisa (Independent)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Shin in this election.
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2025
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 8
Incumbent Irene Shin defeated Indira Massey in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 8 on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Irene Shin (D) | 74.0 | 22,969 |
| Indira Massey (R) | 25.8 | 8,002 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 76 | ||
| Total votes: 31,047 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Irene Shin advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 8.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Indira Massey advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 8.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Max Fisher (R)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Shin received the following endorsements.
2023
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 8
Incumbent Irene Shin defeated Max Fisher in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 8 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Irene Shin (D) | 67.6 | 14,851 |
 | Max Fisher (R) | 32.0 | 7,023 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 79 | ||
| Total votes: 21,953 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Irene Shin advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 8.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Max Fisher advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 8.
Endorsements
Shin received the following endorsements.
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 86
Irene Shin defeated Julie Perry in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 86 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Irene Shin (D) | 65.4 | 19,296 |
 | Julie Perry (R) | 34.3 | 10,116 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 90 | ||
| Total votes: 29,502 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 86
Irene Shin defeated incumbent Ibraheem Samirah in the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 86 on June 8, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Irene Shin | 51.7 | 3,461 |
 | Ibraheem Samirah | 48.3 | 3,237 | |
| Total votes: 6,698 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Julie Perry advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 86.
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Irene Shin did not complete Ballotpedia's 2025 Candidate Connection survey.
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Irene Shin did not complete Ballotpedia's 2025 Candidate Connection survey.
2023
Irene Shin did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
2021
Irene Shin did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2025.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Equality Virginia — Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of bills impacting equity, safety, access, and overall well being for LGBTQ+ Virginians.
- REPRO Rising Virginia — Legislators are scored on their stances on policies related to reproductive health issues.
- Sierra Club Virginia Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Virginia Manufacturers Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the manufacturing sector.
- YIMBY Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to housing.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2024.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Equality Virginia — Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of bills impacting equity, safety, access, and overall well being for LGBTQ+ Virginians.
- Sierra Club Virginia Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Virginia Manufacturers Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the manufacturing sector.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2023.
- Sierra Club Virginia Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Virginia Manufacturers Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the manufacturing sector.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2022.
- Sierra Club Virginia Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Virginia Manufacturers Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the manufacturing sector.
See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 8 |
Officeholder Virginia House of Delegates District 8 |
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Joseph McNamara (R) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 8 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Ibraheem Samirah (D) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 86 2022-2024 |
Succeeded by Aijalon Cordoza (R) |
