Endorsements

I served with Senator Hashmi, and I know firsthand that there is no one more dedicated and more passionate about standing up for our ideals and values. Whether it’s reproductive freedom or public education or the environment, Ghazala is always there, always fighting.”

I'm proud to support Ghazala for Lieutenant Governor. I've worked closely with her over the last five years and I know her absolute commitment to reproductive freedom, fully funded public schools and gun violence prevention. She has the intellect, the passion and the skills to be an outstanding candidate and excellent Lieutenant Governor.”

I am grateful for Ghazala's guidance and leadership as a progressive champion in the General Assembly, continually standing up for reproductive freedom, public schools and LGBTQ+ Virginians. Even as the Governor and Republicans tried to gut her bills this session, she never backed down in the face of opposition.”

Ghazala and I share parts of Richmond and Chesterfield so I know firsthand how hard she works, how dedicated she is to doing what's right and how passionate she is to stand up for Democratic principles.”

I’m so glad to see Ghazala running for Lieutenant governor. Ghazala is running, just as she did for the State Senate and for all the right reasons – to fight for those who are too often voiceless and to improve the lives of all our families. I am so proud to support her.”

I’m supporting Senator Ghazala Hashmi for Lieutenant Governor because I know she will stand for our values and our hard fought Democratic accomplishments. With her proven track record in improving education, economy, and healthcare she will continue to bring the best for Virginians.”

Ghazala will be an outstanding Lieutenant Governor. She will be loud and proud about Democratic values, she will never back down, no matter who comes after her. She will always be working every day so all Virginians have opportunity, fairness and justice.”

As a local elected official, I have worked closely with Ghazala. She is a true servant leader who puts in the hard work to deliver meaningful change for the working families of our community and for families across the Commonwealth.”

Ghazala is the leader we need in a Lieutenant Governor. She has a proven track record of uplifting people through policy, backing her compassion with action and working overtime to deliver for the Commonwealth. She sets an example of “walking the walk” and is an exemplary servant leader.”

Ghazala has shown me, by example, how to serve as a newly elected official. She has demonstrated, through her own work, the importance of standing up for principles and governing by values. She is a true leader in serving our community when it comes to prioritizing innovative mental health supports, fully funding our education system on all levels and protecting our environment which includes rejoining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Ghazala is the true progressive to be our next Lieutenant Governor and I am proud to support her.”

As a newly elected Supervisor, who won in a big upset, I can speak personally to Senator Hashmi’s commitment to helping other Democrats and to truly being there for candidates and for local activists. She was at so many of my events, always encouraging, always helping. She made a huge difference in my race and in all the races in my area.”

Ghazala demonstrates daily her commitment to our children and families and is always on the front lines of supporting our public schools and colleges.”

I enthusiastically support Ghazala for Lieutenant Governor because she is the strongest champion for the issues Virginians care about most - protecting reproductive freedom and access to healthcare, keeping communities safe from gun violence, supporting public schools, safeguarding our natural resources, and ensuring Virginia builds a thriving economy that works for ALL of us. Ghazala is a woman of integrity who has consistently demonstrated she has the experience, temperament, and empathy to lead at this level. Her actions match her words no matter how difficult a decision, proving she is the clear choice for Lieutenant Governor.”

I have spent my career, and, frankly, my retirement, fighting for civil rights, fighting to undo the 400 years of racism here. And Ghazala has been a faithful partner in this critical work. She works every day to improve public education and to serve all of her constituents as a responsive public servant. I am so excited to endorse her.”

I first met Ghazala in 2019 when she was an underdog candidate and I quickly realized that in her quiet, understated way, she has a backbone of steel, and she has shown that in her years in the State Senate. I have no doubt she will bring that quality to the office of lieutenant governor and keep Democratic values and ideals forefront in that role.”

Ghazala Hashmi is the experienced, progressive leader we need as our next Lieutenant Governor. Her record as a leader in the Senate and her work building the Democratic Party show that she is committed to making Virginia better for all of us.”

As a former local chair and former candidate for delegate, I have been very fortunate to see Ghazala’s work from many angles. I've seen how she supports Democratic activists, and how she mentors and counsels candidates. But one thread goes through all her efforts- her commitment to our Democratic values such as reproductive freedom, gun violence prevention, public education and saving our earth from the ravages of climate change. I am so proud to support her in this next endeavor.”

As a Richmonder, I have watched Ghazala from when she first ran for State Senate as an underdog, both in the primary and the general election. I saw her steadfast commitment to our issues, her incredible work ethic and her intelligence which is how I know she will be such a great Lieutenant Governor.”

I am excited to support Ghazala for Lieutenant Governor. In her five years as a Senator, I have watched her fight for the voiceless, for those without power, and for those in the margins who struggle. Ghazala is always there for minority communities and to advocate for every Virginian to have the opportunity to thrive.”

Estoy orgulloso de apoyar a Ghazala para Vicegobernadora. En sus cinco años como Senadora, la he visto luchar por los sin voz, por aquellos sin poder y por los que están en los márgenes. Ghazala siempre está ahí para las comunidades minoritarias y para abogar para que cada virginiano tenga la oportunidad de prosperar.”

As a longtime public school educator, the Founder of the Northside Coalition for Children, Inc. and a member of the Richmond School Board, public education and ensuring all our children have opportunity is central to who I am. I am very excited to support Senator Ghazala Hashmi for Lieutenant Governor because I know Ghazala shares my devotion to our children and ensuring their success. As a State Senator she has advocated fiercely for our public schools and I know that will continue when she is our Lieutenant Governor.”

I have watched Ghazala's outreach to every corner of our community. Her commitment to ensuring every Virginian has the opportunity to succeed and be healthy, is matched by none.”

I am so excited to see Senator Ghazala Hashmi running for Lieutenant Governor. Ghazala has such a strong progressive record, working to make sure ALL Virginians have the opportunity to succeed and thrive.”

Reproductive freedom is on the ballot. We need a courageous reproductive rights champion who will advocate without surrender for women’s rights over their own bodies. That is why I am so pleased to endorse Senator Ghazala Hashmi for Lieutenant Governor. She has clearly shown us that she will be tenacious in working to protect our rights.”

Ghazala is truly a champion for public education and for all our children. She not only works to ensure our schools have the resources they need, that our teachers are respected and fairly compensated, but she always stands up for our children and making sure schools meet the needs of kids, preparing them for good jobs or for higher ed.”

I am proud to endorse Ghazala Hashmi for Lieutenant Governor. Ghazala takes on the toughest fights and is an incredible champion for reproductive freedom, strong public schools, gun violence prevention, and climate justice. I’ve worked closely with Ghazala to increase opportunities for Virginians to thrive, and I know she has the leadership and vision to keep making progress for families throughout Virginia.”

I am proud to endorse fellow advocate and champion for public education, Ghazala Hashmi for Lieutenant Governor. Education is the foundation of a good democracy, and we need someone who is willing to fight to ensure public education is accessible and of high quality to all children.”

As a community activist and former candidate, I have appreciated Ghazala’s integrity and sincerity. Moreover, she is truly interested in listening and learning. She will make an outstanding Lieutenant-Governor, standing up for progressive values.”

I wholeheartedly endorse Ghazala Hashmi to be Virginia's next Lieutenant Governor. As a dedicated community leader, former educator, and the first Muslim woman elected to the Virginia legislature, Ghazala has broken barriers while fighting tirelessly for all Virginians. Her principled leadership on issues like protecting reproductive rights, expanding voting access, and standing up for immigrant communities shows she has the courage to defend our fundamental freedoms. Ghazala's lived experience, combined with her policy expertise and commitment to building an equitable Commonwealth that works for all of us. Ghazala Hashmi has my complete support and trust to move Virginia forward.”

Right now, we need people like Ghazala Hashmi leading our state. I am supporting Ghazala Hashmi for Lieutenant Governor because she is a strong fighter for our progressive values—protecting reproductive health care, defending public education, and supporting working families. I know when policy decisions are being made, she will prioritize what’s best for our communities.”