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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
June 23, 2023 at 5:46 PM

CORRECTION: Tuesday’s Election Results

An earlier version of this email included a broken link, which has been corrected. This week’s newsletter focuses on Tuesday’s election results and their impacts on the upcoming General Election in November, shares information about an ongoing legislative effort, and provides details about our upcom…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
June 23, 2023 at 4:10 PM

Tuesday’s Election Results

This week’s newsletter focuses on Tuesday’s election results and their impacts on the upcoming General Election in November, shares information about an ongoing legislative effort, and provides details about our upcoming Medicaid Unwinding Town Hall which will bring in speakers from the Department o…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
June 16, 2023 at 4:15 PM

The State Budget and Public Education

This week’s newsletter highlights proposed impacts of the Senate budget on our K-12 system, as well as provides information about the final days of early voting in Virginia's primary elections, celebrates Juneteenth and Father’s Day, and shares details from recent community engagements and events. T…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
June 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Support Ghazala in our June End-of-Quarter push

Help keep Virginia's Senate Democratic  Dear Friend,We need your help. We are in our end-of-quarter push for our fundraising deadline at the end of the month. We need to show the Governor that we are strong, have a war chest, and will not be easily allow him to fulfill his promise to flip Richmond r…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
June 8, 2023 at 4:15 PM

A Tragedy Within Our City

With disturbing frequency in this country, we receive the heart-stopping news of a mass shooting, of the loss of precious life, and of communities terrorized by gun violence. On Tuesday evening, this news broke right in our front of us in Richmond as the conclusion of a joyous high school graduation…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
June 2, 2023 at 4:41 PM

This Year’s Pride Month and LGBTQ+ Rights

This week’s newsletter highlights the start of Pride Month, National Gun Violence Prevention Day, and shares information about upcoming panel discussions in which I am involved. The newsletter also continues to provide information about the June Primary voting dates and shares highlights from commun…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
May 31, 2023 at 5:30 PM

We are facing a deadline - and a new opponent

Help us keep the democratic majority in Virginia's Senate  Dear Friend, I now have an opponent. Republican Elmer Diaz, a realtor, has announced his candidacy for the 15th Senate District.  His declaration of candidacy is a part of Glenn Youngkin's strategy to flip the Virginia Senate to the GOP. If …
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
May 26, 2023 at 3:45 PM

Abortion Access in the South

In this week’s newsletter, I highlight Virginia’s critical role as a provider of safe and legal abortion, share information on primary election voting, and provide updates on recent community meetings and engagements from this past week. Thank you for taking the time to read the newsletter and for s…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Withdrawal from the Electronic Registration Information Center

In this week’s newsletter, I discuss the Governor’s decision to withdraw Virginia from the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), share information on primary election voting, provide an update on recent commission meetings, and reflect on community meetings and engagements from this pas…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
May 18, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Help protect our right to choose

Safe and legal abortion access is on the ballot this November.  Dear Friend, Just yesterday, the North Carolina legislature overrode their Governor’s veto of an extreme and dangerous abortion ban. Now, it takes a supermajority to override a Governor’s veto, and North Carolina Republicans proved – on…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
May 12, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Welcoming Teachers to Chesterfield County

In this week’s newsletter, I share information about a new initiative undertaken by Chesterfield County Public Schools, provide details on early voting for the June Primary Election, announce a few new endorsements for my reelection campaign, and reflect on community engagements from this past week.…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
May 5, 2023 at 7:02 PM

AAPI Heritage Month & Early Voting

In this week’s newsletter, I share reflections from Vice President Harris’ trip to Richmond; commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; address recent comments from Martin Brown, Virginia’s Chief Diversity Office; share information about early voting and Teacher Appreciation Wee…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
May 5, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Help me protect diversity, equity, and inclusion in Virginia

The governor's appointee does not want to do his job  Dear Friend, “Last week, in an address at Virginia Military Institute during its annual Inclusive Excellence training, Martin Brown, the Chief Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion Officer for the Commonwealth of Virginia, declared that Diversity…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Community Opportunities This Week

In this week’s newsletter, I reflect on this week’s constituent town hall, share events occurring around the district in the coming days, and highlight recent community events and meetings from this past week. Thank you for taking the time to read the newsletter and for staying informed.  Dear Frien…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Help me protect Virginia's renters

Predatory rental practices are hurting Virginians  Dear Friend, For folks in the rental market, everything is expensive:  relocating costs, connecting new utilities, paying new security deposits, updating driver's licenses and other necessary registrations, and so much more. These repeated costs can…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
April 21, 2023 at 3:30 PM

“There’s More to the Story” - National Library Week

In this week’s newsletter, I provide information on our upcoming town hall, highlight National Library Week and Earth Day, share highlights from community engagements from this past week, and send well wishes to community members celebrating Eid al-Fitr. Thank you for taking the time to read the new…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 5:00 PM

The Teacher Shortage is a Virginia crisis.

Help me protect Virginia's education  Dear Friend, The Teacher Shortage. It’s a national crisis. And a Virginia crisis. With the profession under attack – remember, the Governor set up a “tip line” as soon as he was elected in order to spy on educators – we have a lot of work to do to attract more p…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
April 14, 2023 at 3:35 PM

Reconvene Session Recap & Mifepristone Rulings

In this week’s newsletter, I’ll share information on the Reconvened Session and the General Assembly, recent conversations regarding court rulings on Mifepristone, and opportunities for community engagement. I also provide reflections on recent community engagements. Thank you for taking the time to…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
April 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Gun violence has claimed too many lives

Help me keep Virginia safe  Dear Friend, Devastating tragedies are occuring with such frequency, and yet we see no actions and no changes. It seems as though we wake up each day to yet another mass shooting. A little over a week ago, in Tennessee, three children and three school staff were massacred…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
April 7, 2023 at 5:00 PM

The news out of Kansas is simply shameful

Kansas Republicans have successfully overridden the Governor veto to now authorize genital inspections of children in order for kids to play sports  Dear Friend, “BREAKING: Kansas Republicans have successfully overridden the Governor veto to now authorize genital inspections of children in order fo…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 5:40 PM

Welcoming My New Staff and Opportunities for Engagement

In this week’s newsletter, I share an update for my reelection, discuss opportunities for community engagement in Richmond and Chesterfield, reflect on community events from this past week, and celebrate commemorations and holidays during the month of April. Thank you for taking the time to read the…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
April 5, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Access to quality affordable healthcare must be made a right

The situation is becoming more dire by the day  Dear Friend, While the infant mortality rate has improved in recent years, the United States still barely ranks in the middle of other industrialized nations. For Black mothers, the numbers are even more grim.                                           …
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 2:01 PM

We’re facing an URGENT deadline

Help us protect our rights  Dear Friend – We have a huge deadline ahead of us. We are just hours away from the midnight campaign finance filing deadline, and we are $4,511.56 away from our fundraising goal for the campaign. In the Virginia Senate, I've been fighting hard to make our Commonwealth a b…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Endorsing Lashrecse Aird & Reconvened Session

This week’s newsletter, I share updates on the legislation I carried during the 2023 session, provide an overview of Reconvened Session, and reflect on community meetings and events from this past week. Thank you for taking the time to read the newsletter and for staying informed.  Dear Friend, This…
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  Luke Winer · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Ghazala is facing a huge deadline

We know we can count on you to help  Dear Friend – I want to say thank you. I’m Luke, Ghazala’s campaign manager, and as we approach our filing deadline tomorrow at midnight, I know we could not have gotten here without your support. And I hope we can count on you to help us cross the finish line fo…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
March 28, 2023 at 6:02 PM

We’re just getting started

But we need your help  Dear Friend – We’ve had a strong start to the election year. During this recent session of the General Assembly,  I’ve worked with my Democratic colleagues to protect public education dollars for our children, abortion access and reproductive rights, and LGBTQ+ children target…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
March 27, 2023 at 7:18 PM

Virginia’s Standards of Learning & the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

Due to technical difficulties, our newsletter scheduled for Thursday, March 23, is being released today. Thank you for your patience and understanding. This week’s newsletter highlights recent updates to Virginia’s history and social studies Standards of Learning and the Commonwealth’s participation…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
March 24, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Women’s healthcare and reproductive rights are in serious jeopardy

The situation is becoming more dire by the day  Dear Friend, Women’s healthcare and reproductive rights are in serious jeopardy and the situation is becoming more dire by the day. If you don’t believe me, look at the headlines over the last few days. The South Carolina legislature  considered a bill…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
March 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Protecting our environment

For our children and their future  Dear Friend, A critical responsibility of being a leader – of being an elected official – is to think not only of immediate consequences but also to think of the future and the next generation. Nowhere is this more important than when we consider the environment. T…
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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
March 17, 2023 at 3:45 PM

Youngkin’s Town Hall on The State of Education in the Commonwealth

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate Although Session 2023 adjourned on Saturday, February 25, the pace of activities throughout the Commonwealth continues. Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter and for staying informed. Dear friends, Although Session 2023 adjo…
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Help defend our teachers from those who would rewrite history

Across the county, teachers are being censored  Dear Friend, Do you have any doubt in your mind that enslaving people is wrong, morally repugnant, and a fundamental violation of basic human rights?                                                                                                       …
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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
March 9, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Congratulations to Congresswoman McClellan & Change in VDOE’s Leadership

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate Congratulations to Jennifer McClellan who was sworn into office on Tuesday. Our new Congresswoman is the first African-American woman to represent the Commonwealth in Washington, DC. Jenn’s commitment to public service and her years of effort in the Virgini…
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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
March 2, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Sine Die - The 2023 Session Adjourns, but Without the Full Budget

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate In this week’s newsletter, I provide my final legislation update of the 2023 session, extend my congratulations to Congresswoman-elect Jennifer McClellan and to Lamont Bagby (the Democratic nominee for her Senate seat), share opportunities for engagement ac…
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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
February 19, 2023 at 7:12 PM

Sunday Edition Newsletter: Final Days of Session

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate We’ve concluded another busy week, and we are now heading into the final days of the 2023 Session. Here, I provide updates on legislation, information about the upcoming special election for the 4th Congressional District, details on leadership programs hap…
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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
February 12, 2023 at 8:53 PM

Sunday Edition Newsletter: Budget Bills & Legislative Progress

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate In this newsletter, I provide analysis of the Senate and House budget bills, share some legislative updates as we move past Crossover, remind constituents in CD-04 about the upcoming election, discuss opportunities for community engagement, and reflect on e…
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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
February 6, 2023 at 6:55 PM

Final Week of Senate Bills & Heading to Crossover

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This past week in the General Assembly, we began wrapping up committee hearings and determining which bills will make the “crossover” to the opposite Chamber. Today and tomorrow will continue to be even more hectic as we face the Crossover deadline on Tuesd…
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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
January 28, 2023 at 6:31 PM

5 Bills Passed Out of Senate & Other Session Updates

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate This week has been a busy one in Virginia’s General Assembly, and I will share an update on my legislation, highlight a leadership training opportunity, and spotlight some of the many meetings and events of this past week. Thank you for taking the time to r…
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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
January 20, 2023 at 8:16 PM

First Week of Session Update

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate The first week of session has concluded, and what a busy week it has been. In this newsletter, I provide an update on my legislation and share engagements from this past week. Thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter and for staying informed. …
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January 12, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Session Has Begun

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate In this week’s newsletter, I provide an overview of the first day of the 2023 Session, offer a response to the Governor’s State of the Commonwealth Address, congratulate Aaron Rouse (the newly-elected state Senator), highlight the legislation I have propose…
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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
January 6, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Special Edition Newsletter - 2023 General Assembly Session

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate Happy New Year! I hope that you had a restful and rejuvenating holiday break. The new year begins with a heady rush towards the next General Assembly and the start of the 2023 Session on Wednesday, January 11. Dear friends, Happy New Year!…
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  Da'Quan Love, Finance Director · [email protected]
January 1, 2023 at 1:01 AM

New Year Resolutions

I’ve committed myself to raising $832 in the next four hours. Friend, Happy New Year’s!  Almost.   We have four hours until the clock strikes midnight, and we jump right into 2023.  Did you know that 80% of New Year’s Resolutions are abandoned by February? I did, and also happen to be a lifelong m…
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  Team Hashmi · [email protected]
December 30, 2022 at 11:30 PM

We are so close!

Our End of Year Fundraising Deadline is tomorrow!! Friend – We seriously need your help!  Our end-of-year fundraising deadline is tomorrow night at 11:59 PM. We must raise $3,239.08 in order to reach our goal for the year.   Friend, will you donate $25.00 to help us reach our goal? Donate Here at…
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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
December 23, 2022 at 4:15 PM

Happy Holidays - Final 2022 Newsletter

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate In our last newsletter of the year, my staff and I extend warm wishes to everyone who is observing Christmas and Kwanzaa. We also wish you and your loved ones a healthy, safe, and very happy New Year. Dear friends, In our last newsletter …
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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
December 20, 2022 at 4:01 PM

A brief recap

It’s time to fight Friend – Last year’s General Assembly Session focused on protecting Virginians.   Because the Virginia Senate held on to its one-seat majority (my seat, the seat that we won in 2019 with your help), the Democrats’ Senate brick wall   Defeated Youngkin’s disastrous appointment of …
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December 19, 2022 at 6:25 PM

Tomorrow : VA-04 Primary Election

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate Do you have a plan to cast your ballot? Tomorrow is the Democratic Firehouse Primary for voters in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District, which will decide who will be the Democratic nominee for the February 21, 2023 election to fill the late Congressman…
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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
December 16, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Transcript Withholding & Special Elections

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate In this week’s newsletter, I discuss legislation I am carrying to limit the withholding of college transcripts, and I also share information on upcoming special elections across the Commonwealth. We’ve also participated in numerous community engagements thi…
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  Team Hashmi · [email protected]
December 15, 2022 at 9:15 PM

We are counting on you

The GOP is completely dominating the Commonwealth Friend – Can I be frank with you?  These are the last weeks before we officially head into our 2023 election cycle. With what the GOP has in store for the coming months, we cannot afford to be complacent.   As we move toward the end of the year, we …
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  Senator Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
December 10, 2022 at 4:00 PM

We are just weeks away from the 2023 Session

I’m committed to defending our values in the Senate. Team,  The Virginia General Assembly will convene again on January 11 for the 2023 Session.  Over the past several months, I have been working with many agencies and organizations to craft legislation that will better serve families across the Co…
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  Senator Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]
December 9, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Virginia’s Shores are at Risk

If Youngkin gets his way, Virginia will lose hundreds of millions of dollars needed to protect our coastal communities Friend –  This week, Youngkin’s Air Pollution Control Board voted 4-1, with two members abstaining, to pull the Commonwealth out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). T…
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December 8, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Surge in Respiratory Illnesses & the Future of RGGI

Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia State Senate In this week’s newsletter, I reflect on my visit to Georgia and celebrate Senator Raphael Warnock’s historic victory; I also provide information on respiratory illnesses spreading across the Commonwealth and discuss Virginia’s status in the Regional Greenho…
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