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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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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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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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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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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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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 5:18 PM

Let’s talk about the “teacher shortage”

As an educator, I wanted to talk to you about why that is. There’s been a lot of discussion about a “teacher shortage” recently. As an educator, I wanted to talk to you about why that is. Despite our growing population and, consequently, growing class sizes, our education system…
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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
August 11, 2022 at 4:31 PM

Inflation Reduction Act & Senate Page Program

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I discuss the historic passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, reflect on the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), share information about the Senate Page Program and the Ultimate Backpack Drive, and talk about community events from …
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August 4, 2022 at 4:15 PM

Our New Website

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I highlight the launch of my new website, discuss the upcoming tax holiday, share information on the Richmond ReLeaf tree drive and the Chesterfield Government Citizen Academy, talk about the Ultimate Backpack Drive, and reflect on community even…
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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
July 31, 2022 at 3:08 PM

It’s not looking good

We’re standing in the way of the GOP governor and GOP-controlled house who continue to attempt to bulldoze through our rights. TL/DR: Our end-of-month fundraising deadline is TONIGHT. We’re doing everything to ensure we’re planning thoroughly, fundraising early, and organizing …
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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
July 29, 2022 at 2:40 PM

If Glenn wants to reshape our education system, he’ll have to go through the Senate Democrats

Stolen seats in the Supreme Court, stolen seats on our boards of education. Team, Education is at the heart of every policy I vote on, the lens through which I raised my daughters, and how I navigate the world. Not just because I am an educator myself, but because I was brought …
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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
July 28, 2022 at 6:50 PM

Back-to-School Updates

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I share information about a school supplies drive being organized by Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport, talk about the “Thank a CCPS Teacher” initiative, highlight employment opportunities within the school districts of SD-10, celebr…
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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
July 27, 2022 at 7:00 PM

We’re organizing against what the GOP stands for

The modern Republican party is hypocritical Team, Hypocrisy is not a term that I use lightly. But I don’t know any other word that accurately describes the modern GOP. Here’s where we are: a Republican Congressman voted against marriage equality and a few days later celebrated …
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July 26, 2022 at 12:43 PM

When we’re in charge, we get stuff done.

This is why it’s so important that we hold on to our Senate majority – our progress depends on it. Team, When Democrats are in charge, we get stuff done. Take, for example, the 2020 sessions, when Democrats were in charge of the Virginia House of Delegates, Senate, and the Gover…
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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
July 21, 2022 at 5:20 PM

Launch of 988, the Lead Hazard Reduction Program, & More

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I discuss the launch of 988, talk about the new Lead Hazard Reduction Program, provide an update on Richmond and Henrico Health District’s (RHHD) monkeypox (MPV) response, highlight a grant opportunity from the Virginia Tourism Corporation, share…
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July 17, 2022 at 12:32 PM

My promise to you, and to Governor Youngkin

I’m proud of my VLCV rating – and I’ll continue to protect our planet over profits Team, This week, I was honored to be recognized by the Virginia League of Conservation Voters for earning a 100% on the 2022 scorecard.  Virginia has the opportunity to lead the region on critica…
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July 14, 2022 at 5:55 PM

July is a Celebration of America’s Rich Diversity

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate I hope that everyone had a great Fourth of July holiday weekend. Because of the holiday, we took a small break from delivering our weekly newsletter last Thursday. This week, I share a few reflections on the Fourth of July holiday, talk about an upcoming ev…
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July 12, 2022 at 8:10 PM

Read the Virginia Constitution, Glenn

Glenn isn’t a public servant. He’s a private equity multi-millionaire with no intention to help Virginians. Team, If there’s one thing we know, it’s that Glenn Youngkin is not a public servant. A radical anti-abortion GOP puppet? Yes. A self-interested private equity multi-milli…
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  Ghazala · [email protected]
July 1, 2022 at 12:05 AM

You still up?

This is important Hey, I’ll be quick. In just a few hours, we’re closing the books on the first half of this year. But before we do, my team has informed me that we’re still short of our fundraising goal. Please donate any amount here to help me do that: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/hashmiwome…
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  Finance Team, Sen. Hashmi · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 5:27 PM

$4,723

We need your support to defend Virginia against the GOP’s anti-choice attacks that are coming.   Team, Did you see this email from Senator Hashmi? The deadline to reach our end-of-quarter fundraising goal is TONIGHT. And we’re still $4,723 short of our goal. If everyone reading thi…
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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 1:05 PM

Roe v. Wade, Laws Taking Effect July 1, and More

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, we must address the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn fifty years of precedent under Roe v. Wade. I also provide information on laws passed by the General Assembly going into effect this summer, share reflections on my recent event with Mol…
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June 29, 2022 at 12:28 AM

First abortion, now they want to come after gay marriage and contraception.

The GOP and their power-grabbing ends here. Because I won’t let them make Virginia their testing ground. Team, We knew the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was coming, but nothing could soften the blow that we all felt on Friday. On the heels of that decision, C…
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June 24, 2022 at 2:21 PM

BREAKING: The Supreme Court has done the unthinkable

We cannot let this SCOTUS decision paralyze us: we must act to defend the Commonwealth from becoming an anti-choice state. Team, Anger. Fury. Outrage.  While these emotions are perfectly valid, we cannot let them paralyze us. Many states will not immediately restrict or outright…
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June 24, 2022 at 12:04 PM

Friend, last call to see Molly Ringwald

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate Will join us?   T<span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">eam — Tomorrow is the big day. Can I tell Molly you will be joining us? Grab one of last tickets remaining and come have a great afternoon with us at Studio Two Three in Ri…
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June 23, 2022 at 5:06 PM

Final Budget Recap & Community Events

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I share my thoughts on the recently-debated state budget amendments, discuss an exciting event happening this Saturday, reflect on our Pride Month Town Hall, talk about community events from this past week, and dive into my upcoming trip to Seatt…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
June 22, 2022 at 11:55 AM

Molly Ringwald + You

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate Come see her this Saturday.   T<span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">eam — That's right, you have a chance to meet Molly Ringwald this Saturday! Come join us at Studio Two Three in Richmond for a great event with drinks, light…
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June 21, 2022 at 1:07 PM

Here’s what you need to know about our newly passed budget.

Our new budget goes into effect July 1, when we start the new fiscal year. Team, As we gear up to close the books on the first half of this year and prepare to head into the next fiscal year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on this budget session. While Democrats prioritize…
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June 16, 2022 at 6:06 PM

Your Summer Toolkit

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week, I will share information about my upcoming Pride Month Town Hall, reflect on the States Lay the Foundation panel discussion I participated in last week, provide a summer toolkit of information ranging from free activities to how to keep cool on h…
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