GAINESVILLE, Va. -– Don Shaw announced his candidacy for the 13th House of Delegates District seat on Tuesday, July 22. The district covers portions of the Brentsville, Coles, Gainesville and Occoquan Magisterial Districts in Prince William County, as well as all of the city of Manassas Park. The election will take place in November 2015.
“After having given the situation a lot of thought,” Shaw said, “I have decided I can make a greater impact in Richmond by working to advance responsible economic legislation and mainstream social policies in the General Assembly. I look forward to serving the constituents of the 13th House District.”
Shaw is currently operations director for a disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) in Alexandria. He holds a Masters of Public Administration degree, and his postgraduate education is in public policy. Shaw is an American Legion Life Member, PTSA Vice President and member of the Ruritans. He is a retired Senior Master Sergeant. He also served almost eight years as a senior manager in the Department of Defense. He is a proud husband and father of three children, all of whom attended public schools in Prince William County.
For more information on Shaw’s campaign, visit ShawforDelegate.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/ShawforDelegate.
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