Shaw to challenge Marshall in delegate race

Don Shaw, an Air Force veteran and management consultant, has announced his candidacy for the 13th district delegate seat.

Incumbent Bob Marshall currently holds the seat.

Shaw stated that he worked for the federal government at the Department of Defense for eight years, before leaving to work for federal contractor BAI Incorporated. Additionally, Shaw has two masters degrees – one from Troy University and another from Syracuse University.

Currently, Shaw is vice president of the Patriot High School PTSA, a Nokesville/Bristow Ruritan member, a life member of American Legion, and a member of the Prince William County Democratic Committee.

According to Shaw, he has decided to run for the seat because he feels Marshall isn’t properly representing the district.

“Marshall isn’t really representing those of us in the 13th [district]…this session Marshall only attended less than 50% of his committee meetings this session,” said Shaw.

During his campaign, Shaw is looking to address transportation solutions, overcrowding in class and economic development.

Shaw said that not all transportation solutions available were being looked at in the region.

“One of the biggest issues that we face is traffic…the three major arteries go through Prince William County in the west; all traverse the 13th district…we need some out of the box thinking, and we need to actually look at the broad spectrum of transportation solutions, in order to be able to fix that,” Shaw commented.

Also, Shaw stated that he would like to find different ways to handle overcrowding in classrooms in the county.

“Prince William County schools have the largest class sizes in Northern Virginia, and I’d like to work from Richmond with the local elected [officials] to find creative ways to reduce those class sizes,” said Shaw.

Shaw lives in the county with his wife and three children.