Hyderabadi Ghazala Hashmi Leads for Virginia’s Lt Governor, Mobilizes South Asians

Hyderabad-born Ghazala Hashmi, State Senator in Virginia, is making a powerful run for the Lieutenant Governor post backed by a message on education, healthcare, and inclusion. Her campaign, which resonates with both Indian and Pakistani-origin voters, currently leads against Republican John Reid. Her ascent marks a historic milestone for South Asian Americans in US politics.

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Hyderabadi Ghazala Hashmi Leads for Virginia’s Lt Governor, Mobilizes South Asians
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Hyderabadi Ghazala Hashmi Leads for Virginia’s Lt Governor, Mobilizes South Asians

IN SHORTHyderabad-born Ghazala Hashmi, State Senator in Virginia, is making a powerful run for the Lieutenant Governor post backed by a message on education, healthcare, and inclusion. Her campaign, which resonates with both Indian and Pakistani-origin voters, currently leads against Republican John Reid. Her ascent marks a historic milestone for South Asian Americans in US politics.

TL;DR

  • Ghazala Hashmi, born in Hyderabad, is candidate for Virginia’s Lt Governor and current State Senator.
  • Her focus is on education, healthcare, voting rights, and immigrant representation.
  • Cited for building support among Indian and Pakistani American communities.
  • Seen as a trailblazer, being first Muslim and South Asian in Virginia Senate.
  • Latest Washington Post poll shows Hashmi leading her Republican opponent by 7 points.
  • Her opponent staged an AI bot debate critiqued as a gimmick; Hashmi maintains broad community support.

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