Virginia Election Results: Hashmi clinches Democratic nomination for Virginia lieutenant gov
RICHMOND, Va. - State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi has secured the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, becoming the first Muslim and first Indian American nominated for a statewide office in Virginia.
Hashmi wins Democratic race
Hashmi defeated five other candidates in a closely contested primary, including fellow Democrats Levar Stoney and Aaron Rouse.
Hashmi will face Republican John Reid in November. Reid, a talk radio host, became the party’s nominee after his primary opponent withdrew and is the first openly gay man endorsed by a major party for statewide office in Virginia.
RICHMOND, VA - June 17: Ghazala Hashmi, left, Virginia State Senator and Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor meets voters at the MAPS Global polling place in Richmond, VA, on June 17, 2025. (Photo by Max Posner for The Washington Post via Ge
Featured
Live 2025 Virginia primary election results
Virginia’s 2025 race for governor is already shaping up to be historic—but the primary election on June 17 will focus on other key statewide and local contests.
The Source: Information in this article comes from The Associated Press.