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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 12h

I look forward to the years ahead working together on our shared goals to lower costs for working families, protect access to affordable health care, and strengthen our schools by investing in education.

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 12h

Tonight makes it clear there is only one candidate with the poise and dedication to Virginia’s values that make her fit to be Governor — @abigailspanberger.com

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 15h

Tonight, Virginians will hear clearly that @abigailspanberger.com will always put Virginia first and do what’s right for working families, while her opponent has failed to stand up to Trump’s attacks on our state that's raising costs and weakening our economy.

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 19h

ICYMI: Virginia DHR just announced over $2.5 million in grants through the BIPOC Fund to support 7 projects. In 2022, I championed the establishment of the BIPOC Fund alongside Del. Delores McQuinn with the intent of preserving & interpreting historic sites: www.dhr.virginia.gov/press-releas...

7 Preservation Projects Set to Receive Funding from Virginia BIPOC Fund Grant Program – DHR

www.dhr.virginia.gov

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 23h

My opponent’s hateful attacks target me because of my faith.

For three decades, I taught American literature and the texts that define the values of our nation: justice, equality, and freedom. It’s too bad John Reid never learned about Jefferson’s Statute for Religious Freedom.

Senator Saddam Azlan Salim @salimvasenate.bsky.social · 1d

My statement together with Muslim leaders from across the Commonwealth in response to John Reid's pattern of Islamophobic statements.

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 1d

Polls close in less than 30 days, but you can vote today! Early voting continues now through November 1. Virginians, make a plan to vote by visiting iwillvote.com/va

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 3d

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 3d

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:

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 4d

It was an honor to spend this beautiful Sunday morning joining church services across Petersburg alongside Sheriff Vanessa Crawford.

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 5d

I am so grateful to have the support of union brothers and sisters in VA @aflcio.org, @afscme.bsky.social, UA Local 10, @teamsters.bsky.social Local 322, @ufcw400.org , and @cwaunion.bsky.social Local 2201.

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 5d

Kicked off the weekend with VA AFL-CIO President Doris Crouse-Mays, AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride, and Delegate Destiny LeVere Bolling for an energetic canvass launch.

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 7d

It was an honor to have @gabbygiffords.bsky.social in Virginia today for a canvass kick off with @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social and @maynivar.com. Her fight to end gun violence continues to inspire us every day.

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 8d

As we approach sundown, I wish all who are celebrating Yom Kippur across the Commonwealth a meaningful observance. G'mar chatima tova.

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 8d

As lieutenant governor, I will always stand up to the Trump administration in defense of all Virginians.

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 10d

In case you missed it, our campaign was featured in the Richmond Times-Dispatch yesterday! From day one, our campaign has been focused on our hope for a stronger, more affordable, and more resilient Virginia full of opportunity. richmond.com/news/state-r...

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 12d

Had a blast this morning in Portsmouth at the Fish Bowl Classic Parade with Sen. Louise Lucas, @donscott757.bsky.social and @abigailspanberger.com!

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 13d

As lieutenant governor, I will be serious about naming the challenges ahead of us and finding real solutions to ensure health care is accessible and affordable. (3/3)

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 13d

As the Chair of the Senate Education and Health Committee and as the Vice Chair of the Joint Commission on Health Care, I have been on the forefront of the conversations at the state level to ensure every Virginian gets the care they need and deserve. (2/3)

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 13d

This morning, I met with health care experts to discuss how to lead our state through the crises and uncertainties our health care system is facing. (1/3)

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 13d

On World Contraception Day, a reminder that I will never stop fighting for women to have access to safe and legal health care. While I wrote the bill protecting contraception access, my opponent said he would’ve voted against protecting reproductive health care.

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 14d

I am focused on responding to the looming crisis facing our rural communities due to devastating health care funding cuts. John Reid is not ready to handle this crisis seriously or be honest with Virginians.
virginiaindependentnews.com/elections/jo...

John Reid falsely claims Medicaid cuts won’t lead to hospital closures

Both Republican lieutenant governor nominee John Reid and Republican gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears are falsely telling voters $1 trillion in federal health care cuts won’t reduce access to...

virginiaindependentnews.com

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 16d

I will take health care cuts seriously and will fight to ensure every Virginian can access the care they need. www.cnn.com/2025/09/22/p...

Rural health clinics are starting to close, raising the political risks of Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ | CNN Politics

Two months after President Donald Trump signed his policy megabill into law, a Virginia health care company cited it when it announced the closure of three rural clinics serving tiny communities aroun...

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 16d

John Reid chooses not to believe the true reports that three rural health clinics in Virginia have been forced to close due to the bill he supported. bluevirginia.us/2025/09/audi...

Audio: John Reid Says the “322,000 People Losing Medicaid Is a Bogus Number”; Stories of Rural Hospitals Closing Soon Are “Scare” Tactics, “Hype”

See below for audio of 2025 VA Lt. Governor candidate John Reid responding the other day to questions about Medicaid cuts, potential closures of rural hospitals, etc. Here's a transcript of his exchan...

bluevirginia.us

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 16d

I’m proud to have not received this endorsement for our campaign today. Thank you to everyone else for all of the support!

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 17d

Wishing a sweet new year to everyone observing Rosh Hashanah across Virginia!

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