Senator Saddam Azlan Salim
@SalimVASenate
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Official account of Virginia State Senator for District 37, Bangladeshi-American, Democrat for Virginia’s Future.
Fairfax/Vienna/Falls Church VA
Joined January 2023
It was an honor to be sworn in to serve the Commonwealth of Virginia moments ago. I look forward to the next four years of service to the people of the 37th Virginia Senate District.
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Witnessing the enthusiasm advantage in Falls Church with @SpanbergerForVA @MarkWarner and @timkaine ! Our region can't afford another four years with Trump allies for Governor, LG and AG.
In 2021, at campaign events during the final weeks of the gubernatorial election, it was clear that the enthusiasm advantage was with Republicans. Youngkin was holding events that reminded me of the state fair. This year, it is clear that Democrats have the enthusiasm advantage.
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Virginia voters to Glenn Youngkin and his whole administration on Tuesday:
Quite a bit of anti-Hashmi rhetoric tonight, not just from John Reid, who said she was funded by the “radical Islamists” supporting Zohran Mamdani. Youngkin just said he wants Spanberger “to just go home,” but as for Hashmi, “I don’t even want her in the state.”
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This Saturday is the LAST DAY you can vote early in Virginia! Make a plan and find an early location near you: https://t.co/4rkyuqbhAH
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While my opponent is busy spreading hateful lies, I am busy fighting for Virginians and standing up for our Commonwealth.
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This is exactly why my opponent is unfit to preside over Virginia's Senate. https://t.co/Q5snzK080G
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Champions of blockchain in Richmond Virginia tonight! @GregLeffel @TBC_Jessi
Great to be with the @VABlockCouncil tonight to talk about innovation in Virginia, the best state in the nation for entrepreneurs to develop new technologies and grow new businesses.
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Great to be with the @VABlockCouncil tonight to talk about innovation in Virginia, the best state in the nation for entrepreneurs to develop new technologies and grow new businesses.
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Millions of American families stand to go hungry as federal workers miss paychecks and the Trump Administration refuses cover food stamp aid after Nov. 1. Democrats are ready to address this crisis. Donald Trump and Republicans need to do their job and negotiate a compromise.
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Radical? Emgage is a "bi-partisan political action committee" that supports candidates "who share our vision of an inclusive and pluralistic America." If John Reid wants endorsements from those who value inclusion, step 1: stop running a campaign based on Islamophobic hysteria.
No way! Insane!! I suspected that the same people pushing the radical socialist for Mayor in NYC might be pushing for my radical leftist opponent in Virginia too. But until now I couldn’t prove it. They’ve come up with a record breaking 8 MILLION DOLLARS for Ghazala. Ask
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...but not Virginia, because our Attorney General Jason Miyares would rather help Trump than Virginians.
nytimes.com
The states petitioned a federal court days after the Agriculture Dept. said it would not take emergency steps to provide aid during the government shutdown.
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VA's slowdown is the direct result of President Trump’s reckless federal job cuts and disastrous tariffs. Hardworking families all around the Commonwealth are losing jobs and facing higher prices from MAGA policies. Virginia needs leadership focused on working people, not MAGA.
How are experts describing Trump’s economy? “Fewer jobs, higher prices, slower growth.” https://t.co/KoUSk3ymUO
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Trump's Big, Ugly Bill permanently ripped SNAP benefits away from tens of thousands of Virginians. You supported it. Since you care now, I'm sure you'll join my call on Trump to use unspent USDA funds to pay for SNAP during his shutdown.
The Democrat Shutdown will cause SNAP benefits to run out for over 850,000 Virginians in need starting November 1, 2025. I refuse to let hungry Virginians be used as ‘leverage’ by Congressional Democrats. I am declaring a State of Emergency due to the Democrat Shutdown to protect
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Today is a great day to vote early, Virginia! Satellite voting locations have opened across the state. Make a plan to vote by visiting https://t.co/rKc9RlPvmw
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Trump said shutting down the government is an opportunity to cut "Democrat programs that we want to close up or we never wanted to happen." A good businessman would know we can't afford to self-fund federal programs for very long - but a good businessman wouldn't work for Trump.
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In the 2019 shutdown, USDA paid states early so families receiving SNAP wouldn't go hungry. Now, Trump's got money to demolish the White House and send the National Guard after construction workers and grad students, but not to feed hungry children. https://t.co/f4wDcaW3Vv
wtvr.com
Virginia food banks are sounding the alarm about their inability to meet demand if SNAP benefits do not go out on time in November.
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Former Virginia Republican Elected Officials (@BarbaraComstock @DavidIRamadan) Endorse @SenatorHashmi for Lieutenant Governor; "Her strong respect for democracy and the rule of law are essential" https://t.co/glASBzM6XY
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This month @SalimVASenate (BS ’12, MPA ’15) returned to the Schar School to lead a “Build Your Own Bill” workshop, inspiring future policymakers. “The legislative process should belong to the people.”
schar.gmu.edu
Schar School graduate student Zayd Hamid helped organize a hands-on workshop on how to craft a piece of legislation, supervised by Virginia State Senator and Schar School graduate Saddam Salim.
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Wishing you a Diwali filled with brightness, love, and happiness. Happy Diwali!
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