John, I wanted to send a quick message to introduce myself.

My name is Ghazala Hashmi. I moved to the United States when I was four years old and settled in the Richmond area after marrying my husband, Azhar. For thirty years, I fought for the next generation as an educator and advocate. Then, in 2019, I took a leap of faith and flipped a pivotal seat in the Virginia Senate.

Now, I'm honored to stand alongside Abigail Spanberger and Jay Jones as your Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.

Will you make your founding contribution of $25 or more to elect Abigail Spanberger and me this November? Your gift will be split between our two campaigns to fund ads, organizers, and more throughout our Commonwealth.

I've always centered my campaigns around the needs of working Virginians, and this year is no different.

Our ticket is fighting for the parents working multiple jobs struggling to afford childcare; for the newlywed couples searching for an affordable first home; for the millions who are outraged by the chaos coming out of Washington and pleading for leaders who'll focus on creating a better future — not make their present circumstances even harder.

You have my word: I will keep standing up to far-right extremists like Winsome Earle-Sears and my opponent, John Reid.

But this election will come down to which side is willing to put in the time, energy, and money to win. That's why I hope you'll use this link today to split a contribution between Abigail and me.

Onward together,

Ghazala