EMILYs List Congratulates State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi on Her Victory in Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor’s Race

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi’s victory in Virginia’s lieutenant governor’s race, EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:

“EMILYs List is thrilled to congratulate Ghazala Hashmi on becoming Virginia’s next lieutenant governor. EMILYs List has been beside Ghazala Hashmi since she was first elected to the state Senate in 2019, when she delivered the majority to Democrats, making history as the first Muslim and first South Asian woman in the body. In the face of a reckless agenda and chaos coming out of Washington, her decisive victory is critical to holding the tie-breaking vote in the state Senate and ensuring Democrats can advance their agenda.”

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