I’m a proud wife, mother, public servant, educator, immigrant, Muslim, and Virginian — and I believe that, together, we can secure a better future for our commonwealth and our country.
As a teacher, I worked every day to help my students thrive, fight for inclusion on campus, and ensure that every young person had a real shot at success.
But in 2016, like so many of us, I felt something shift. I watched with alarm as our national politics turned hostile toward immigrants, women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ communities. I knew I couldn’t stay on the sidelines anymore. I had to stand up — not just for my students, but for the values that brought my family to this country in the first place.
That’s why I ran for the Virginia Senate in 2019 — and with the help of supporters like you, we flipped a long-held Republican seat and made history as the first Muslim American woman elected to the Senate.
So believe me when I say that I know firsthand the power of grassroots organizing and community-driven change. And as I run for Lieutenant Governor, nothing’s changed: I’m not backed by corporate special interests, and this campaign is fueled by everyday people who want to see Virginia live up to its promise.
That’s why I’m counting on your support now more than ever before. Please, will you chip in whatever you can to help us power this campaign, protect the progress we’ve made, and build a better future for the people who call our commonwealth home?
