An update on happenings in Fairfax County and around the Commonwealth from the Office of Senator Saddam Salim Dear friends,  With the summer heat bearing down on our region, I hope you are having a safe and productive start to your summer.  This is an exciting time to be a member of the Virginia Sen…

This fundraising deadline comes as we’ve just wrapped up two primary elections, and is our last deadline before the critical election in November We have accomplished so much together this year!Coming out of the 2024 elections, many Democrats felt defeated and fatigued. Not us!With statewide primar…

The outcome will determine who will be our nominee to succeed former Congressman Gerry Connolly in the US House of Representatives. Dear friends,  The "Firehouse Primary" to decide our Democratic Party nominee to succeed Gerry Connolly and represent us in the United States House of Representatives i…

There are 5 days remaining to get your vote in! Dear friends,  This Saturday, June 28th, is the "Firehouse Primary" to decide our Democratic Party nominee to succeed Gerry Connolly and represent us in the United States House of Representatives. Do you have a plan to get your vote in by Saturday? If …

Today's results will decide our nominees for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia and Attorney General of Virginia in the General Election in November.   Dear friends, Today's primary election will decide our party's trajectory going into a critical fight to take back the Governor's Mansion in November.…

If we want to protect the progress we have made in Virginia, we have a lot of work to do Trump's ICE raids hide his real agenda: massive cuts to federal agencies and benefits. Especially in Virginia! Friends ,Trump is once again turning up the volume on fear, launching a wave of ICE enforcement act…

An update on happenings in Fairfax County and around the Commonwealth from the Office of Senator Saddam Salim   Dear friends,  Recent weeks have been marked by several notably sad announcements.  First, former President Joe Biden announced on May 18 that he has been diagnosed with cancer.  Three da…

Gerry had been diagnosed with esophogeal cancer late last year.   Dear friends, I'm saddened today to share the news of the passing of our Congressman Gerry Connolly. When I was studying for my undergraduate degree at George Mason University, I had the opportunity to take a popular course taught by…

The polls are open in the 2025 Democratic Primary   Dear friends, As I mentioned in yesterday's newsletter: EARLY VOTING STARTS TODAY! With no primary for Governor and Abigail Spanberger set as our nominee, turnout will be low - making your voice even more important!  There are competitive primarie…

An update on happenings in Fairfax County and around the Commonwealth from the Office of Senator Saddam Salim   Dear friends,  With so many challenges facing us these days, the arrival of springtime in Virginia has been a beautiful display that I hope has brought you great joy.  As your State Senat…