Sister District for JJ Singh (VA HD 26)

JJ Singh, a Northern Virginia native, has dedicated his career to public service, economic development, and community empowerment. The son of Indian immigrants who served in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, JJ graduated from the University of Virginia and became the first turbaned Sikh to serve in the U.S. Peace Corps, where he supported Bolivian farmers and single mothers with microloans and business development. He later worked at the White House Office of Management and Budget during the Obama Administration and served as Economic Policy Advisor to Senator Chris Coons, helping to advance small business and manufacturing legislation.

In the private sector, JJ has focused on affordable housing and sustainable development as the head of Retreat Hotels and Resorts. Active in his community, he serves on the Loudoun County Economic Development Advisory Commission, is Treasurer of the Loudoun County Democratic Committee, and sits on the board of the National Peace Corps Association. Residing in Loudoun County with his wife, Jessica, and their two daughters, JJ is running for Delegate to champion affordable childcare, quality education, gun safety, and reproductive rights, striving to make the American Dream accessible to all.

WHY VIRGINIA

The upcoming special election for Virginia's House of Delegates is critically important, as it will determine the balance of power in the chamber. With a slim Democratic 51-49 majority, the outcome will either uphold Democratic control or create a 50-50 tie and force lawmakers to create a power-sharing agreement. This power-sharing agreement would ultimately lead to legislative gridlock, as both parties would have to negotiate on major policy initiatives, slowing down the legislative process. In addition, tied votes on legislation would fail to advance unless a compromise is reached. A tied House of Delegates would also increase the influence of swing legislators, as their votes could tip the balance on crucial bills.

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