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June 15, 2022 at 11:31 AM

A chance to meet Molly Ringwald

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate She's going to be in Richmond.   Team, We're less than two weeks away from famed actress, author, and activist Molly Ringwald coming to Richmond! She'll be joining me at Studio Two Three on June 25th for an event in support of my reelection campaig…

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June 13, 2022 at 2:32 PM

I’m proud of my F rating

I will always vote to protect Virginias, not guns Team, Yesterday was the sixth anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, which left 49 people dead and another 53 wounded. Since that awful day, we’ve lost countless innocent lives to senseless gun violence. So much so that there…

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June 12, 2022 at 1:04 PM

Virginia really is for lovers

While we celebrate this day, we mustn't forget what could happen. Team, Fifty-five years ago today, the Supreme Court handed a landmark civil rights decision in Loving v. Virginia, granting Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple, the right to marry. Thus we celebrate Lo…

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June 9, 2022 at 3:29 PM

A Policy Discussion, Farmers Markets & More

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I’ll share details for the "States Lay the Foundation: A New Blueprint for Refugee & Immigrant Integration” policy discussion, give reflections on community events, provide information on farmers markets occurring in and around the district, …

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June 8, 2022 at 10:19 PM

The bills I’m proud to have killed in this Session:

The GOP’s anti-LGBTQIA+ agenda has NO place in the Virginia legislature – at least not while I’m here. June is Pride month. It’s a reminder of what Queer folks have had to endure and the battles they’ve fought just to live. So today, I want to remind you that in Virginia, we don’t…

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June 8, 2022 at 1:41 AM

You won't believe who's coming to Richmond

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate A chance to meet the famed actress, author, and activist...   Team, I could not be more excited to share that actress, author, and activist Molly Ringwald is coming to Richmond! She'll be joining me at Studio Two Three on June 25th for an event in …

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June 3, 2022 at 2:04 PM

Passing the Budget Conference Report

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I will discuss the passing of the state budget, reflect on our Reproductive Justice Town Hall, share information about Gun Violence Awareness Day, commemorate Pride Month and Immigrant Heritage Month, and talk about community events from around t…

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  Team Hashmi · [email protected]

May 31, 2022 at 11:03 PM

Did you see Sen. Hashmi’s email?

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate We have to meet this deadline before midnight tonight!   Team, Did you see this message from Senator Hashmi? Right now, we are still $726 behind our goal. Contribute now to fund early voter outreach efforts and help ensure Senator Hashmi has the res…

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May 31, 2022 at 11:03 AM

Before we close the books on May

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate   Team, If you feel like May has left you feeling lost as we grapple with immense tragedies, you’re not alone. We now face the start of summer, and I hope that we can turn our grief into positive actions. We are watching more Americans respond to th…

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May 26, 2022 at 2:56 PM

Reflecting on lives lost...

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, we have been shattered once again by the unspeakable tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.      Dear friends, This week, we have been shattered once again by the unspeakable tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uva…

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May 24, 2022 at 12:57 PM

For AAPI Heritage month, I want to honor my Ammi

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate Our accomplishments as Asian Americans are only so because of those who paved the way for us.   Team, I am the first Muslim elected to the Virginia State Senate. But I am here today only because of the generations of women who broke barriers before m…

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May 20, 2022 at 4:47 PM

Reproductive Justice Town Hall, Visiting Fox, & National Events

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I invite the community to join me for our Reproductive Justice Town Hall, highlight my visit to Clark Springs Elementary, share new COVID-19 test information, discuss the six months of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and our nation-wide formula…

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May 17, 2022 at 8:45 PM

Texas, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas...Virginia?

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate We cannot let Virginia become the next state to rollback our reproductive rights.   Team, What’s keeping Virginia from becoming the likes Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, and other states that have introduced – and in some cases, passed – legislation that …

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May 14, 2022 at 1:41 PM

Telework policy for state employees & community updates

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I discuss the updated telework policy for Virginia state employees, events happening around the district, share application information for the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program and the Sorensen Institute’s Emerging Leaders Program, and a…

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May 12, 2022 at 1:59 PM

This is what Youngkin has to say about Roe:

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate Reproductive freedoms are on the chopping block in America…and soon, they could be in Virginia too. team, Last week was a grim reminder of just how important our state elections are. If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, as it has ind…

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May 9, 2022 at 11:09 PM

Content warning: mention of Inc*st, r*pe, and ab*rtion

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This court is illegitimate. The GOP is illegitimate. That’s why we have to fight back across state legislatures.   team, This has been a shocking week, to say the least. But now that the shock is wearing off, I’m getting angry. Here’s what we can do …

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May 6, 2022 at 3:04 PM

Newsletter Correction

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate A minor correction to yesterday's newsletter. Dear friends, We received word that yesterday's newsletter contained an error about the Chesterfield and Powhatan COVID vaccination location. The Community Vaccination Center (CVC) located at…

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May 5, 2022 at 4:20 PM

Roe v. Wade, COVID-19, & Teacher Appreciation Week

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I discuss the leak of the Supreme Court draft opinion on Roe v. Wade, provide information about preventing the spread of COVID-19, share exciting updates on trails in the Metro Richmond Region, reflect on community events, and express gratitude t…

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May 3, 2022 at 11:37 AM

This is exactly what we feared would happen

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate I’m struggling to put my thoughts together as I write this, team, but I’ll try. I’m struggling to put my thoughts together as I write this, team, but I’ll try. The U.S. Supreme Court intends to overturn Roe vs. Wade and Planned Parenthood …

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April 30, 2022 at 10:07 PM

URGENT: I haven’t seen a response...

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate We’re running short on time and things are getting desperate Team, I know your inbox is busy right now, and so I’ll get right to the point: our fundraising deadline is in a matter of hours, and we’re still $1,823 short of our goal. Donate $…

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April 30, 2022 at 11:36 AM

⏳ we’re running out of time. ⏳

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate The planning we do now will decide our future Team, Did you see my email? We’re still $3,482 short of our end-of-month goal. Can you make a small contribution and help us meet our deadline? I’m going to be frank with you: the groundwork tha…

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April 29, 2022 at 3:32 PM

Reconvened Session: Vetoes, Amendments, and the Budget

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I will share updates from the Reconvened Session in Richmond, talk about an upcoming town hall, share opportunities for community involvement across Senate District 10, reflect on events I attended this past week, and wish Eid Mubarak to those co…

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April 28, 2022 at 12:40 PM

The hardest part of this job...

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate Your support helps me continue the fight. Team, When I ran for office, I braced myself for three things: Ruthless GOP attacks on our basic human rights, the need to give 110% to this job every single day, and effective fundraising. I’ll be …

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April 22, 2022 at 6:52 PM

Public education is a public good

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate I have a few choice words for the Virginia GOP: Read my Op-Ed now Team, We have a once in a generation opportunity to fund our public schools so that every child in Virginia has access to a high-quality education. If we believe that educati…

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April 21, 2022 at 5:26 PM

Celebrating Our Common Ground: Happy Earth Day

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I highlight some of the community events I attended in recent days, update City of Richmond constituents about the FY23 budget, share ways you and your family can celebrate Earth Day, and more.     Dear friends, This week, I hig…

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April 19, 2022 at 10:46 PM

Youngkin brings Trump’s destructive legacy to Virginia schools...

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate We cannot have a former Trump assistant heading our education system. It’s time to put an end to Youngkin’s plan to ravage Virginia. Team, As an educator, I believe every student deserves a world-class education that increases opportunities…

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April 14, 2022 at 2:42 PM

There’s more to explore...

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I will discuss my bills that have been signed into law, highlight the remarkable services our libraries offer to our community, update City of Richmond constituents about construction on Broad Street, and share reflections on events around the di…

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April 13, 2022 at 9:49 PM

Breaking: The Loudoun County school districts are under Youngkin’s attack

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate Governor Youngkin wants to get rid of the entire Loudoun Co. School Board – and made the amendment to do so while we slept. Team, Late last night, the Trump-endorsed Governor of Virginia decided he wanted to move the Loudoun County School B…

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April 7, 2022 at 7:23 PM

Take a look...in a book 📖

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate 273 books were banned or challenged in 2020. Libraries are America’s most democratic institutions. They provide unlimited access to lifelong learning regardless of one’s race, ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic status. Libraries help crea…

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April 7, 2022 at 3:16 PM

What’s the deal with the budget?

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate I have a number of updates to share this week regarding the Special Session and the budget, acknowledging all of the commemorations for the month of April, and reflecting on community events.     Dear friends, I have a number of updates t…

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March 31, 2022 at 2:09 PM

Community Events, COVID Boosters, & Celebrating Ramadan

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate We are less than a week away from the beginning of Special Session.     Dear friends, We are less than a week away from the beginning of Special Session. On April 4, legislators will convene again in Richmond to finalize the state budget a…

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March 31, 2022 at 1:58 AM

It doesn't have to be this way, team

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate How we act now matters! Team, Tomorrow is a big day. It’s not just our first major end-of-quarter reporting period, it also sets the precedent for the next elections. Let’s ensure there’s no doubt that the Commonwealth is for the people…

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March 24, 2022 at 4:40 PM

Consequential Legislation From the 2022 Session

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate Spring has sprung! Sunday, March 20, marked the official start of the Spring season.     Dear friends, Spring has sprung! Sunday, March 20, marked the official start of the Spring season. I hope you have found time to enjoy the outdoors du…

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March 23, 2022 at 6:34 PM

What Virginians stand to lose

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate During the last legislative session, Republicans made multiple attempts to restrict ballot access by rolling back key voting rights expansions made over the past several years: Greetings, During the last legislative session, Republicans ma…

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March 18, 2022 at 6:03 PM

This is the best the GOP can do

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate I’m dismayed by the GOP’s repeated attempts to undermine public education. Greetings, As Chair of the Senate Public Education Subcommittee—and more importantly, as an educator—I’ve been dismayed by the GOP’s repeated attempts to undermine …

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March 17, 2022 at 2:51 PM

Post Session Wrap-Up

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate With the adjournment of the 2022 General Assembly, I have a lot to share with you. Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter and staying informed about the current happenings around Virginia Senate District 10.     Dear friends, …

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March 17, 2022 at 1:01 AM

This is why Democrats must keep winning, team

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate I will always fight Republicans is their repeated attempts to discriminate against the LGBTQ+ community. Greetings, I believe firmly that good government requires political parties to be willing to compromise and seek bipartisan solutions.…

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March 10, 2022 at 4:54 PM

Final Week of Session

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I’ll give an update on my legislation, highlight some incredible constituents from Chesterfield, talk about opportunities to get involved in local government, discuss community events from this week, and share information about the Sorensen Insti…

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March 3, 2022 at 4:14 PM

The Final Weeks of Session

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I’ll share an update on some of the final stages of my legislation, elaborate on recent constituent meetings, honor Women’s History Month, and highlight the new DMV service model.   Dear friends, This week, I’ll share an update …

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February 25, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Eighth Week of Session Update

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I’ll share an update on my legislation post-crossover, discuss a summer opportunity to work with Virginia State Parks, highlight an art grant opportunity for local nursing homes, and elaborate on a few recent constituent meetings. …

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February 17, 2022 at 3:46 PM

Seventh Week of Session Update

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I’ll share an update on my legislation, discuss an opportunity for free financial aid application assistance, highlight two proposed constitutional amendments, and talk about ways to get involved in volunteer opportunities across the Tenth Senate…

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February 10, 2022 at 3:47 PM

Sixth Week of Session Update

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I’ll share an update on my legislation, discuss highlights from our first Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Caucus town hall, talk about ways to get involved in the redistricting process in the City of Richmond, and list some events happenin…

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February 4, 2022 at 6:14 PM

Fifth Week of Session Update

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate We are fewer than two weeks away from crossover—the last day for each Chamber to act on its own legislation.    Dear friends, We are fewer than two weeks away from crossover—the last day for each Chamber to act on its own legislation. Thi…

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January 27, 2022 at 7:05 PM

Third Week of Session Update

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I’ll provide updates on the legislation I am carrying this session, share reflections from meetings with constituents this week, and remind you of the many ways you can get involved and stay informed during the General Assembly session. …

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January 22, 2022 at 12:47 AM

Second Week of Session Update

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I’ll give an update about the progress of my legislation, honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., recognize Refugee Advocacy Day, and provide information about COVID-19 at-home tests.   Dear friends, This week, I’ll giv…

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January 13, 2022 at 4:44 PM

First Week of Session

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I will share the legislation I’ve introduced this session, talk about how to stay in-touch with my office and my office’s updated COVID policies, and discuss the upcoming gubernatorial transition. Dear friends, This week, I will…

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January 6, 2022 at 7:20 PM

Pre-Session Update

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate We have been through a remarkably challenging year: 2021 affected each of our families in different ways, and I know that many of us are missing beloved faces at our gatherings. Dear friends, We have been through a remarkably challenging y…

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December 31, 2021 at 6:27 PM

We’re almost at our goal, team

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate Our year-end fundraising goal is within reach… Greetings, Our year-end fundraising goal is within reach—less than $1,700 to go!—and I was hoping I could count on you to help us close the gap before New Year’s. Can you make a last-minute c…

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December 28, 2021 at 11:24 PM

An update on the new maps

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate Redistricting has been a hot topic lately, and for good reason. Dear team, Virginia’s new proposed district maps have been released, and it doesn’t look good for my Senate district. Granted, these maps are still tentative pending the state…

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December 25, 2021 at 1:02 PM

Merry Christmas

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate From my family to yours, I want to wish you a Merry Christmas.   Dear friends, My family and I wish everyone who is celebrating today a very Merry Christmas. During this time, may we all focus on the messages of peace, forgiveness,…

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