Sam Rasoul | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Onzlee Ware |
| Constituency | 11th district (2014–2024) 38th district (2024–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Salam Rasoul June 30, 1981 Warren, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Layaly Rasoul |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Roanoke College (BBA) Hawaii Pacific University (MBA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Salam "Sam" Rasoul (born June 30, 1981) is an American politician serving as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 38th district.[1] He is one of the two Muslim members of the Virginia General Assembly.[1] In November 2020, Rasoul announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia in 2021.[2] Despite a significant fundraising advantage,[3] Rasoul placed 2nd in the Democratic primary losing to Hala Ayala by a 64,352 votes.[4]
- ^ a b "Richmond Sunlight » Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke)". www.richmondsunlight.com. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- ^ WDBJ, Sarah Irby |. "Delegate Sam Rasoul announces run for lieutenant governor". www.nbc12.com. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
- ^ Times-Dispatch, ANDREW CAIN Richmond. "Rasoul tops fundraising for lieutenant governor". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
- ^ "DDHQ Election Results". results.decisiondeskhq.com. Retrieved 2021-06-09.