Senator Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

December 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Georgia on my mind!

This past weekend, I knocked doors in Atlanta to support Georgia Democrats. Team, Georgia is on my mind today!  Yes, every election matters, but today’s run-off election between Senator Raphael Warnock and the GOP nominee Herschel Walker paints a very clear picture of what’s at stake.  Trump’s GOP …

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

December 1, 2022 at 4:45 PM

2023 General Assembly Session

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate In this week’s newsletter, I provide updates on the upcoming General Assembly, recent Committee and Commission meetings, the Virginia Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus (VAAPIC) listening sessions, and share some recent community engagements. First, how…

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  Logan Sowers, Dep. Finance Director · [email protected]

December 1, 2022 at 2:00 AM

Friend, you up?

I sure am. Friend, I’ll keep this quick.  There’s three hours until midnight, aka our major fundraising deadline for the month of November. Team Hashmi still needs to raise $432 in that time span, and we could really use your help.   Can you spare a few dollars and push us toward this goal tonight?…

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  Ghazala's Finance Director · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 5:05 PM

We're less than 12 hours away

There's so much at stake. Friend,  In less than 12 hours, we will know whether or not we have met our digital fundraising goal for the month of November. As it currently stands, we’re still nearly $1,238 away. Are you able to bring us to our goal with a contribution of $25.00 right now?  This Novem…

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  Team Hashmi · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Let's catch up.

Friend,  As we near the final month of the year, we are working night and day to make sure that Senator Hashmi has the resources she needs to run a successful campaign for her reelection in 2023.   Running for office is not easy; it’s especially challenging to run while also actively serving the p…

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  Logan Sowers, Deputy Finance Director · [email protected]

November 27, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Three days away

Friend, we’re counting on your help Friend –  Three days. Our November fundraising deadline is only three days away, and we need your help to fill in the $6,459 gap between us and our crucial goal. Can you make a contribution to boost us towards this critical number?This goal is more than a number.…

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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

November 26, 2022 at 3:00 PM

We’re running out of time

We have less than 4 days Friend –  We’re only four days away from one of our campaign’s major fundraising deadlines. With less than $7,400 to raise before the end of the month, I was hoping I could count on your support to contribute before we move into December.  The Virginia General Assembly is u…

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  Ghazala's Finance Director · [email protected]

November 25, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Redistricting is putting us at a disadvantage

We need to push out our message Friend –  In 2021, Virginia’s Supreme Court released the new maps for the Virginia Senate, House of Delegates, and Congressional Representatives. As we saw just a few weeks ago, new Congressional lines challenged several of our Democratic incumbents who had to work v…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

November 24, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Happy Thanksgiving

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate We wish you and your family a very safe and happy Thanksgiving. Dear friends, We wish you and your family a very safe and happy Thanksgiving. We look forward to returning next Thursday with our weekly newsletter.   — Ghazala    …

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

November 17, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Mourning Lives Lost at UVA

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate In this week’s newsletter, I join other Virginians as we grieve the young lives lost at the University of Virginia, highlight a conference sponsored by my office, and share some of my recent engagements in the District. Thank you for taking the time to read…

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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

November 17, 2022 at 12:15 AM

We will not go back.

Yesterday, Donald Trump announced his candidacy for U.S. President. Friend –   In 2017, I had a choice: I could sit on the sidelines, or I could dare to stand up for myself and other marginalized Virginians.  In the face of an unconstitutional Muslim Ban deliberately implemented just days after Tr…

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  Team Hashmi · [email protected]

November 14, 2022 at 8:00 PM

We need to talk.

Last week, Virginia voters shared a clear message that cannot be understated: the Republicans’ divisive and radical agenda MUST come to an end. Friend, we need to talk.  Last week, Virginia voters shared a clear message that cannot be understated: the Republicans’ divisive and radical agenda MUST c…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

November 10, 2022 at 4:31 PM

Tuesday’s Election Results & Veterans Day

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate In this week’s newsletter, I discuss Tuesday’s election results, reflect on my participation in the Early Childhood Policy Academy in Cambridge, provide an update on recent work with the Virginia Housing Commission, share a community engagement from this pa…

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  Team Hashmi · [email protected]

November 7, 2022 at 9:03 PM

A fight for our values.

So much is on the line. Friend,   We’ve got a couple of critical reminders for you:   First, tomorrow, Tuesday, November 8, is Election Day. If you have not yet voted, please make sure to head to your polling location tomorrow to exercise this sacred right.   Second, keep your e…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

November 3, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Countdown to Election Day & General Assembly Updates

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate In this week’s newsletter, I give a final reminder about Election Day—Tuesday, November 8; I also provide updates from recent General Assembly engagements, share information from community partners, and reflect on local events from this past week. Thank you…

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  Logan Sowers, Deputy Finance Director · [email protected]

October 31, 2022 at 10:02 PM

We have less than 6 hours, and a lot of work to do.

The clock is ticking. Friend,   We wanted to give you an update on our October fundraising goal.   As it stands as it stands, we are just $922 away from meeting our monthly online fundraising goal.   There are LESS THAN 6 HOURS left before we close the books on our October fundr…

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  Ghazala’s Finance Director · [email protected]

October 30, 2022 at 10:02 PM

We’re only one day away.

We need the help of supporters like you to reach this goal.   Friend, October 31st is more than just a day to wear costumes and eat candy – it also marks our critical October fundraising deadline for Senator Ghazala Hashmi.     In just one day, we need to raise $4,829 to meet o…

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  Senator Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

October 28, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Let’s send Josh to Congress!

This election is about more than electing Josh as the next Congressman of the Fifth District. It's about protecting our democracy from people who want to divide us like Bob Good. But we need your support to make it happen. Hi, friend.    Election Day is only two weeks away, and …

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

October 28, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Virginia’s NAEP Scores and Our Final LGBTQ History Month Highlight

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate In this week’s newsletter, I discuss Virginia’s National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores, share our final LGBTQ+ History Month highlight, and reflect on engagements from this past week. Thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter …

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

October 20, 2022 at 5:26 PM

Celebrating Virginia’s Immigrant Story & Voting Updates

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate In this week’s newsletter, I reflect on an event with Special Guest Mr. Khizr Khan, reflect on the history of the Stonewall Riots as a part of LGBTQ+ Month, provide an update on voting opportunities, and discuss community engagements from this past week. Th…

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  Team Hashmi · [email protected]

October 15, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Join us Tomorrow for a Celebration of Heritage

We're only 1 day away from our signature event celebrating the rich heritage of the Commonwealth and the diverse communities that make it so special. Friend, Team Hashmi will meet this Sunday for a celebration of heritage – and we want you to join us! Please join our host com…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

October 13, 2022 at 3:21 PM

NCSL, Voter Registration, and Obergefell v. Hodges

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate In this week’s newsletter, I provide a summary of my recent attendance at the National Conference of State Legislature (NCSL) Higher Education Institute in Nashville, TN, share updates from community partners, discuss the importance of Obergefell v. Hodges,…

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  Senator Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

October 6, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Join us for a celebration of Virginia’s Immigrant Story

Next week, we’re having a special event to commemorate this progress and to celebrate the story of this Commonwealth’s rich heritage – in all of its glory. Friend, I’m often asked why I decided to run for the 10th Senate District back in 2019.    The truth is, as an immigrant wh…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

October 6, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Broadband in Virginia and LGBT+ History Month

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate In this week’s newsletter, I take a look at concerns about coastal resiliency and flooding, provide an update from the Virginia Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus, discuss recent General Assembly activities, share resources from our community partne…

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  Ghazala · [email protected]

September 30, 2022 at 8:55 PM

Update: it’s not looking good...

Team, Listen, we’ve got just a few hours to go before our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline, and my Finance Team just informed me that it’s not looking good. We’re still $2,845 behind on our goal. Can you please help us meet our fundraising goal BEFORE the deadline at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT?https://se…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

September 30, 2022 at 3:05 PM

School Accreditation & Our Final “Banned Book” Highlight

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate In this week’s newsletter, I address school accreditation, share a message to students across the Commonwealth, relay information from local and state partners, and highlight community engagements from this past week. Thank you for taking the time to read o…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

September 28, 2022 at 5:42 PM

Update: we’re running behind

Can you help us catch up? TL/DR: As we gear up and plan for 2023, we need all hands on deck to defeat the GOP’s anti-choice, corporate-backed agenda. Make a contribution to our pro-democracy campaign right now and help defend the Virginia Senate as we push back on Youngkin’s ext…

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  Da'Quan Love · [email protected]

September 22, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Youngkin is in Arizona – we’re fighting for Virginia

We’ve set an ambitious goal ahead of EOQ. Can you help us get there? Team, Virginia is the bellwether state, signaling political winds to the rest of the country. It’s one of only five states that hold elections in off years, it’s diverse geographically, racially, and economical…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

September 22, 2022 at 3:30 PM

Policies Affecting Our Students & Early Voting Begins Tomorrow

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate In this week’s newsletter, I will talk about the Youngkin administration’s attacks on transgender students and their families within the Commonwealth’s schools, share updates from community partners, reflect on events from this past week, discuss early voti…

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  Team Hashmi · [email protected]

September 21, 2022 at 8:23 PM

We’ve got Pizza & Politics on our mind...🍕

Will you join us? Team, At Hashmi Headquarters, we’re pretty passionate about progressive politics – and pizza!  Please join hosts Glen Besa, Tyla Matteson, and Frances Broaddus-Crutchfield in support of Senator Ghazala Hashmi for an evening of Pizza and Politics. Space is limi…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

September 15, 2022 at 6:41 PM

What today means for our democracy

Elections are the foundation of our democracy. We must make sure all of our elections are fair and safe. Team, Today is International Day of Democracy, a day established by the UN General Assembly in 2007 to encourage governments around the world to strengthen and consolidate th…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

September 15, 2022 at 4:40 PM

RGGI and Virginia’s Automobile Emission Standards

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate In this week’s newsletter, I discuss Virginia’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), Virginia’s automobile emission standards, share announcements from our local and state partners, highlight community events from this past week, …

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

September 14, 2022 at 2:19 PM

On the 21st anniversary of Patriot’s Day, we remember.

As we mourn and reflect, I hope our common core values unify us. Team, This past Sunday, we observed the 21st anniversary of Patriot Day, a day of somber remembrance of the tragedies of 9/11.  The memories of the deadliest terror attacks on U.S. soil in modern history still rema…

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  Da'Quan Love · [email protected]

September 13, 2022 at 4:53 PM

FWD: did you see this?

Two senators: each perfectly representative of what their parties stand for.   Team, I wanted to make sure you saw this email from Senator Hashmi: Two state Senators from Chesterfield. Two competing visions for Virginia. One fighting for demagoguery and the other for democracy. Vir…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 1:29 PM

A Tale of Two Senators from Chesterfield

We’ve got the opportunity to flip this seat blue Hey, With crucial elections all across the country – elections that will decide whether or not we protect Social Security, Medicare, our children’s education, and democratic values – I'm committed to helping elect Democrats everyw…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

September 8, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Library Card Sign-up Month & Senator’s Selections

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate In this week’s newsletter, I discuss our constituent services team, share upcoming community events, provide information from local and state partners, and other highlights. Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter and for staying informed. …

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

September 1, 2022 at 4:15 PM

Upcoming General Assembly Session & Celebrating Labor Day

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I discuss the upcoming General Assembly session, talk about our Community Resource Fest event, share important information on COVID at-home tests, recommend opportunities to get involved across the district, and reflect on community events from t…

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  Ghazala · [email protected]

August 31, 2022 at 11:12 PM

We got it done.

Democrats pass progressive legislation that benefits everyone. It’s that simple. Team, Before we close the books on August, and head into the holiday weekend, I need to ask you one last time: we’re still a few short of reaching our goal of 15 donors committing to $15 a month in support of District …

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  Finance Team, Sen. Hashmi · [email protected]

August 31, 2022 at 4:49 PM

We need 15 people in district 15

Supporters like you help keep us afloat. Hey, We wanted to give you a quick update on our goal: we still need to raise $2,398 BEFORE MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. We need 15 committed changemakers to step up right now and donate $15 to make a difference in District 15 – can we count on you …

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  Da'Quan, Ghazala Hashmi, Me · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 7:20 PM

Can you help us talk to just one voter?

It could be the difference between who holds power in Virginia next year.   Team, I wanted to make sure you saw Da’Quan’s email.  Every dollar we raise helps us talk to one more voter. And, as we’ve seen far too often, a single vote can be the deciding factor between democratic fre…

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  Da'Quan Love · [email protected]

August 29, 2022 at 10:59 PM

I wanted to quickly introduce myself

I know what it takes to win – and that’s supporters like you. Team, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. I’m Da’Quan, Senator Hashmi’s Finance Director. I’ve had the pleasure of working with hundreds of campaigns to mobilize voters and worked with Senator Hashmi as her…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

August 28, 2022 at 2:08 PM

Glenn just doesn’t know what Virginia voters want

Team, Anyone who is paying attention understands the real threats of the looming climate catastrophe, especially for our coastal communities in Virginia. But our Governor seems to care more about toeing the extremist GOP line in all matters, including in denial of climate chang…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

August 26, 2022 at 5:32 PM

Women are resilient, and brilliant, and taking action.

On Women’s Equality Day, I wanted to celebrate the work we’re doing. Happy Women’s Equality Day. We celebrate this day to commemorate the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote in 1920. While we’ve come a long way in the last 100 years, there’s still far too much wor…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

August 25, 2022 at 6:15 PM

Email Correction: Prioritizing Education

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I will discuss recent efforts my colleagues and I have taken to prioritize education, share opportunities for community involvement through programs from the local to national level, and reflect on events from this past week. Thank you for taking…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

August 25, 2022 at 5:45 PM

Prioritizing Education

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I will discuss recent efforts my colleagues and I have taken to prioritize education, share opportunities for community involvement through programs from the local to national level, and reflect on events from this past week. Thank you for taking…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

August 24, 2022 at 10:48 PM

This is a win for millions of Americans

Team – Today is a historic day for this country. Because today, the Biden-Harris administration made good on their campaign promises to forgive $10,000 of debt to borrowers making less than $125,000 and an additional $10,000 for Pell Grant recipients. They also extended the rep…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

August 23, 2022 at 7:02 PM

School is back in session – but the meals won’t be, thanks to the GOP

As our children head back to school this week across Virginia, let’s not forget far too many of them go hungry. Team, The excitement of a new box of crayons or a fresh back-to-school wardrobe is in the air this week as thousands of children across the Commonwealth are headed bac…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

August 19, 2022 at 2:08 PM

Today, we won.

Sign the card to welcome Asim home Team, I went into public office with one goal and one goal only: to make a positive impact. While policy is the most effective way to go about this, it’s not the only way: I also get to advocate for Virginians. This week, our collective efforts…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

August 18, 2022 at 6:50 PM

Back-to-School

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I discuss preparing for back-to-school and other highlights. Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter and for staying informed.      Dear friends, This week, I discuss preparing for back-to-school and other highlights…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

August 14, 2022 at 2:29 PM

This is what protecting our country gets you:

This isn’t about political parties or a partisanship issue – it befalls all of us to protect our country. Team, If you watched the Jan. 6th hearings throughout July, you’ll understand just how crucial it is for Democratic leadership to continue the investigations in what was cle…

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