Ghazala F. Hashmi

Civil Rights

We have a fundamental responsibility to fight hatred wherever we see it and to ensure that this country’s ideals of justice, equality, and fairness are a reality for all. Learn more

Education

We need to prioritize fully funding our public schools so all our children must have access to top notch public schools with modern technology and sufficient staff including career counselors, mental health professionals and subject area specialists, no matter the zip code. Learn more

I am working to ensure accessible and equitable education for all of the Commonwealth’s students. Our students and communities thrive when we expand access to higher learning and career pathways, whether through community colleges, workforce development centers, and public colleges and universities. Learn more

Environment / Energy

Key concerns include reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to renewable energy, shoring up coastal resiliency programs, protecting communities from the threats of flooding, and addressing the concerns of environmental justice. Learn more

Guns

I am committed to doing everything I can to stop the proliferation of guns and reduce the violence and deaths. I strongly support universal background checks, safe storage laws, strengthened red flag laws, and a ban on assault weapons which are weapons of war. Learn more

Healthcare

Health care is a human right. Every Virginian must have access to affordable health care, including reproductive health care, safe and legal abortion, contraception, and low-cost prescription drugs. We need to address physician and nursing shortages all across Virginia. Expanding access to mental health services and ensuring it is affordable is critically important for all families. Learn more

Housing

Clean, safe and decent housing is a fundamental human right and access to affordable housing is particularly important as we navigate challenging economic times. We need to develop plans for those who are houseless and housing insecure, support better financial products for homeowners, and expand tenant rights and protections. Learn more

Wages / Job Benefits

We need effective family leave policies, affordable quality child care, elder care services, well-paying jobs to help families thrive. Learn more

E must expand access to quality childcare and make it affordable, ensure that families are supported with home healthcare and elder care, and provide domestic workers with compensation at the levels that they deserve for their essential services. We must protect our workers’ rights to organize, to bargain collectively for fair pay, benefits, and safe workplaces. A living wage is a fundamental right for workers and their families. Learn more