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JJ Singh sworn in as delegate for Virginia’s House District 26
Born into an Indian immigrant family, Singh secured a win in the House District 26 race last week, becoming a representative for Southeastern Loudoun County.
Swearing in ceemony. / X
JJ Singh, who emerged victorious in Virginia's closely watched legislative special elections, was officially sworn into office on Jan.13. Singh secured a win in the House District 26 race, becoming a representative for Southeastern Loudoun County.
Following his victory, Singh took to social media to express his gratitude and commitment to his constituents. On X, formerly known as Twitter, he wrote, “Thank you House District 26 for putting your trust in me — I am honored to represent the community that my family calls home. I'm ready to get to Richmond and get to work fighting for our values and deliver for Southeastern Loudoun County families!”
Honored to take the Oath of Office this morning. Time to get to work delivering for Loudoun County. pic.twitter.com/YG22Wml7zT
— JJ Singh (@SinghforVA) January 13, 2025
On the day of his swearing-in, Singh reaffirmed his dedication to public service, posting, “Honored to take the Oath of Office this morning. Time to get to work delivering for Loudoun County.”
The son of Indian immigrants, Singh has a distinguished background in public service. He made history as the first turbaned Sikh to serve in the Peace Corps and previously worked at the White House Office of Management and Budget during the Obama administration.
Singh's achievement was celebrated by several prominent figures, including senator-elect Kannan Srinivasan, who also recently won a seat in Virginia’s open Senate District 32. Srinivasan wrote on social media, “Congratulations to my friend @SinghforVA on being sworn in as the new Delegate for District 26! I’m confident he will be an excellent representative to our constituents, and I look forward to collaborating with him as we serve our community and deliver for Loudoun families.”
Congratulations to my friend @SinghforVA on being sworn in as the new Delegate for District 26! I’m confident he will be an excellent representative to our constituents, and I look forward to collaborating with him as we serve our community and deliver for Loudoun families. pic.twitter.com/ZTpnjlXRjO
— Senator-Elect Kannan Srinivasan (@Kannanforva) January 13, 2025
Singh’s swearing-in marks a significant moment for representation and public service in Virginia, especially as he brings his diverse experiences and cultural heritage to the state legislature.
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