Ghazala Hashmi
@senatorhashmi.bsky.social
Virginia Lieutenant Governor-Elect. State Senator for Virginia’s 15th Senatorial District. Chair, Senate Education and Health Committee. ghazalaforvirginia.com
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Virginia workers know nobody is working harder for them. As lieutenant governor, I will continue my fight to increase wages, protect affordable health care, and create opportunities for all families to thrive.
Hear more in my first statewide ad of the general election:
Hear more in my first statewide ad of the general election:
I join others in mourning the loss of a Virginia Department of Corrections Officer killed today at River North Correctional Center in Independence. I am praying for this officer's family, as well as the other injured officer who is currently hospitalized, & our entire VDOC staff.
November 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I join others in mourning the loss of a Virginia Department of Corrections Officer killed today at River North Correctional Center in Independence. I am praying for this officer's family, as well as the other injured officer who is currently hospitalized, & our entire VDOC staff.
It’s a beautiful day to celebrate with our CD-04 Democrats! Our Democratic Committees and their volunteers helped Virginia secure historic victories up and down the ballot that have sent a resounding message across the world: our democracy and our values are worth fighting for.
November 16, 2025 at 9:37 PM
It’s a beautiful day to celebrate with our CD-04 Democrats! Our Democratic Committees and their volunteers helped Virginia secure historic victories up and down the ballot that have sent a resounding message across the world: our democracy and our values are worth fighting for.
My Transition Committee convened today for our first meeting. Encompassing perspectives from across government, industry sectors, issue areas, & regions of VA, these leaders will help build an Office of the LG that is relentlessly focused on improving the lives of Virginians.
November 15, 2025 at 1:53 AM
My Transition Committee convened today for our first meeting. Encompassing perspectives from across government, industry sectors, issue areas, & regions of VA, these leaders will help build an Office of the LG that is relentlessly focused on improving the lives of Virginians.
I am excited to meet with my fellow Democratic Lieutenant Governors from across the nation today in Washington, D.C. Together, we are working to find solutions to the problems created by Donald Trump and his Republican Congress.
November 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I am excited to meet with my fellow Democratic Lieutenant Governors from across the nation today in Washington, D.C. Together, we are working to find solutions to the problems created by Donald Trump and his Republican Congress.
Today, we honor the sacrifice of those who have worn our nation's uniform and served our country, both domestically and abroad. Veterans Day compels us to reaffirm our commitment to increasing support and resources for Virginia’s more than 670,000 veterans and their families.
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Today, we honor the sacrifice of those who have worn our nation's uniform and served our country, both domestically and abroad. Veterans Day compels us to reaffirm our commitment to increasing support and resources for Virginia’s more than 670,000 veterans and their families.
It was wonderful to keynote The Commonwealth Institute’s Annual Policy Summit today! The research, advocacy, & coalition-building done by TCI & partner organizations are always vital, but are even more salient now as we face a multitude of crises in health care, housing, education, & more.
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
It was wonderful to keynote The Commonwealth Institute’s Annual Policy Summit today! The research, advocacy, & coalition-building done by TCI & partner organizations are always vital, but are even more salient now as we face a multitude of crises in health care, housing, education, & more.
Congratulations to Speaker Don Scott, Majority Leader Charniele Herring, and Caucus Chair Kathy Tran on their unanimous re-elections to House leadership! I look forward to building on our collaborative work during the 2026 General Assembly session and beyond.
November 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Congratulations to Speaker Don Scott, Majority Leader Charniele Herring, and Caucus Chair Kathy Tran on their unanimous re-elections to House leadership! I look forward to building on our collaborative work during the 2026 General Assembly session and beyond.
Congratulations to our Democratic incumbents in the House of Delegates on their victories last evening! I look forward to working together to build a Commonwealth that works for every family.
November 6, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Congratulations to our Democratic incumbents in the House of Delegates on their victories last evening! I look forward to working together to build a Commonwealth that works for every family.
Congratulations to our newly-elected Democratic House members! The Commonwealth is ready to welcome this new era of leaders into the Chamber in January.
November 6, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Congratulations to our newly-elected Democratic House members! The Commonwealth is ready to welcome this new era of leaders into the Chamber in January.
Thank you, Virginia, for the immense honor bestowed upon me to serve as your next Lieutenant Governor.
This moment belongs to every Virginian who believes that our politics must be more hopeful, more inclusive, and more compassionate.
This moment belongs to every Virginian who believes that our politics must be more hopeful, more inclusive, and more compassionate.
November 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Thank you, Virginia, for the immense honor bestowed upon me to serve as your next Lieutenant Governor.
This moment belongs to every Virginian who believes that our politics must be more hopeful, more inclusive, and more compassionate.
This moment belongs to every Virginian who believes that our politics must be more hopeful, more inclusive, and more compassionate.
So wonderful to spend the day connecting with Virginians as they head to the polls. It’s the people I meet in every corner of the Commonwealth that inspire my work.
Less than 2 hours until polls close. Let’s do this, Virginia!
Less than 2 hours until polls close. Let’s do this, Virginia!
November 4, 2025 at 10:23 PM
So wonderful to spend the day connecting with Virginians as they head to the polls. It’s the people I meet in every corner of the Commonwealth that inspire my work.
Less than 2 hours until polls close. Let’s do this, Virginia!
Less than 2 hours until polls close. Let’s do this, Virginia!
Polls close in four hours, Virginia! Make a plan to get to your polling location and cast your ballot: iwillvote.com/va
November 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Polls close in four hours, Virginia! Make a plan to get to your polling location and cast your ballot: iwillvote.com/va
I cast my ballot today, and you can too!
Our campaign is built on our shared values and a stronger, more affordable Virginia. Tonight, we’ll win this together.
Our campaign is built on our shared values and a stronger, more affordable Virginia. Tonight, we’ll win this together.
November 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I cast my ballot today, and you can too!
Our campaign is built on our shared values and a stronger, more affordable Virginia. Tonight, we’ll win this together.
Our campaign is built on our shared values and a stronger, more affordable Virginia. Tonight, we’ll win this together.
People across the Commonwealth are heading to the polls to cast their ballots. Haven’t voted yet? Polls are open now until 7:00pm. Make a plan to vote today: iwillvote.com/va
November 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
People across the Commonwealth are heading to the polls to cast their ballots. Haven’t voted yet? Polls are open now until 7:00pm. Make a plan to vote today: iwillvote.com/va
It's Election Day, Virginia! Make sure you are ready to cast your ballot before the polls close at 7:00pm.
November 4, 2025 at 12:16 PM
It's Election Day, Virginia! Make sure you are ready to cast your ballot before the polls close at 7:00pm.
It was an honor to have @gabbygiffords.bsky.social back in Virginia today for a canvass launch in Alexandria.
I am so thankful to the volunteers putting in the hard work to knock on doors and make sure every Virginian knows what’s at stake in this election.
I am so thankful to the volunteers putting in the hard work to knock on doors and make sure every Virginian knows what’s at stake in this election.
November 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
It was an honor to have @gabbygiffords.bsky.social back in Virginia today for a canvass launch in Alexandria.
I am so thankful to the volunteers putting in the hard work to knock on doors and make sure every Virginian knows what’s at stake in this election.
I am so thankful to the volunteers putting in the hard work to knock on doors and make sure every Virginian knows what’s at stake in this election.
Stopped by Alexandria this morning with @adamebbin.bsky.social for a tour of the many wonderful small businesses in Del Ray.
When we invest in local businesses, we invest in strong communities where Virginians can work and live all in one place.
When we invest in local businesses, we invest in strong communities where Virginians can work and live all in one place.
November 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Stopped by Alexandria this morning with @adamebbin.bsky.social for a tour of the many wonderful small businesses in Del Ray.
When we invest in local businesses, we invest in strong communities where Virginians can work and live all in one place.
When we invest in local businesses, we invest in strong communities where Virginians can work and live all in one place.
Virginia, tomorrow is Election Day! Polls are open from 6:00am until 7:00pm. Make a plan and have your voice heard at the ballot box: iwillvote.com/va
November 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Virginia, tomorrow is Election Day! Polls are open from 6:00am until 7:00pm. Make a plan and have your voice heard at the ballot box: iwillvote.com/va
I had a wonderful time meeting with Virginians in Springfield this evening.
With your support and your energy, we’ll win this together on Tuesday.
With your support and your energy, we’ll win this together on Tuesday.
November 3, 2025 at 3:44 AM
I had a wonderful time meeting with Virginians in Springfield this evening.
With your support and your energy, we’ll win this together on Tuesday.
With your support and your energy, we’ll win this together on Tuesday.
Great energy this afternoon in Midlothian for a canvass launch alongside @lesliemehta.bsky.social and @emilyslist.bsky.social President Jessica Mackler.
Let’s finish strong, Virginia!
Let’s finish strong, Virginia!
November 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Great energy this afternoon in Midlothian for a canvass launch alongside @lesliemehta.bsky.social and @emilyslist.bsky.social President Jessica Mackler.
Let’s finish strong, Virginia!
Let’s finish strong, Virginia!
Thank you, Norfolk, for the opportunity to share my vision for the Commonwealth: lower costs for working families, access to affordable health care, and stronger public schools.
Together, we will make this vision a reality this Tuesday.
Together, we will make this vision a reality this Tuesday.
November 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Thank you, Norfolk, for the opportunity to share my vision for the Commonwealth: lower costs for working families, access to affordable health care, and stronger public schools.
Together, we will make this vision a reality this Tuesday.
Together, we will make this vision a reality this Tuesday.
I am honored to have shared a stage with President @barackobama.bsky.social in Norfolk today!
We know there is too much at stake to sit on the sidelines this election. With your vote, we can move Virginia forward to a future filled with opportunity.
We know there is too much at stake to sit on the sidelines this election. With your vote, we can move Virginia forward to a future filled with opportunity.
November 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I am honored to have shared a stage with President @barackobama.bsky.social in Norfolk today!
We know there is too much at stake to sit on the sidelines this election. With your vote, we can move Virginia forward to a future filled with opportunity.
We know there is too much at stake to sit on the sidelines this election. With your vote, we can move Virginia forward to a future filled with opportunity.
Today is the last day of early voting, Virginia! Polling locations across the Commonwealth are open until 5:00PM. Make a plan to cast your ballot: iwillvote.com/va
November 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Today is the last day of early voting, Virginia! Polling locations across the Commonwealth are open until 5:00PM. Make a plan to cast your ballot: iwillvote.com/va
From day one, our campaign has been focused on what matters most to Virginians: fully funding education, protecting health care access, and lowering costs for families.
3 days until polls close. Let’s do this, Virginia!
3 days until polls close. Let’s do this, Virginia!
November 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
From day one, our campaign has been focused on what matters most to Virginians: fully funding education, protecting health care access, and lowering costs for families.
3 days until polls close. Let’s do this, Virginia!
3 days until polls close. Let’s do this, Virginia!
Happy Halloween, Virginia!
Had a fun time meeting Virginians alongside @maynivar.com and Delegate Betsy Carr.
Had a fun time meeting Virginians alongside @maynivar.com and Delegate Betsy Carr.
October 31, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Happy Halloween, Virginia!
Had a fun time meeting Virginians alongside @maynivar.com and Delegate Betsy Carr.
Had a fun time meeting Virginians alongside @maynivar.com and Delegate Betsy Carr.