Ghazala Hashmi to win Virginia lieutenant governor’s race, becoming first Muslim Woman Elected Statewide by Eva McKend

Ghazala Hashmi speaks after projected win in Virginia Lieutenant Governor’s race

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Democrat Ghazala Hashmi will win the Virginia lieutenant governor’s race and become the nation’s first Muslim woman elected to statewide office, CNN projects.

Hashmi will defeat Republican John Reid, a former conservative talk show host and the state’s first gay statewide nominee. As lieutenant governor, she will preside over the state Senate and be able to break ties in the chamber. The role could be crucial because with her seat vacant, Democrats will have a narrow 20-19 advantage with Hashmi leaving the Senate.

A Richmond-area state senator who helped flip the chamber in 2019, Hashmi campaigned on promises to stand up to the Trump administration.

She is also Virginia’s first Indian American elected statewide. To read more go to the link below:

https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/04/politics/ghazala-hashmi-virginia-lt-governor