Senator Saddam Azlan Salim

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.

Virginia schools were 51st in the nation in post-Covid math recovery. Instead of targeting our public schools, we need a governor who funds them, stands up for our universities, and protects our jobs.

Northern Virginia business groups are calling on @GeorgeMasonU to support President Gregory Washington and protect the university’s critical role in the region’s economy. #StandWithMason 📷 Add your voice: StandWithMason.com #GMU #LeadershipMatters #HigherEd

Early voting starts TODAY for the September 9th Special Election to elect @JamesWalkinshaw as our next Representative in the 11th Congressional District. Stop by the Fairfax County Government Center to cast your vote!

What’s happening to GMU isn’t about justice, it’s a hostile takeover. We’ve never seen this kind of overreach from a presidential administration into a public university. I stand with GMU, its students, and its mission of inclusive, world-class education. washingtonpost.com/education/2025…

My statement in support of the UK-led call for an immediate end to hostilities in Gaza. gov.uk/government/new…

Multiple senators just released a statement in support of GMU’s president. “opportunists have set their sights on another of Virginia’s prized universities, and are targeting another of our most esteemed higher education leaders.” @sgpekarsky @SalimVASenate @JeremyMcPike

Virginia Senate alumni stand with GMU President Gregory Washington. We reject the political attacks on his leadership and call on the U.S. Department of Education to end its sham investigation. Our students deserve better.

I understand the Trump administration is against anti-racism, but why are they so negative? Stop telling us what you're opposed to and start telling us what you're in favor of! richmond.com/news/local/edu…

Daily dose of fiscal reality: there was no financial crisis under Biden, no recession, no burst bubble. Trump is creating more debt with his 'big beautiful bill' than Biden did in 4 years, but Youngkin would rather back him than Virginia workers. cnbc.com/2025/07/10/vir…

VA is set to lose millions in broadband funding as the Digital Equity Act Program is cancelled by the federal government. My colleagues and I are asking VA Attorney General to join Attorneys General from other states in a lawsuit to recover this important funding.

Happy Birthday, @SenatorHashmi! On this special day, we also celebrate your historic nomination as the Democratic candidate for Virginia Lieutenant Governor! Here’s to a year of continued progress and success!

Great to see everyone at the City of Fairfax July 4th Parade! @JamesWalkinshaw @DavidBulova @SpanbergerForVA @jonesjay @GhazalaHashmi @FairfaxDems @csread @Falcon4Fairfax

Our nation's birthday is a reminder of what it means to be an American, all that our forefathers sacrificed to make this a free country, and the work we still must do to realize our nation's full potential. Happy 4th of July! #4thofJuly

Republicans rushed the 'Big Beautiful Bill' through, pushing devastating cuts that take from those who desperately need help to fund tax breaks for the wealthiest. There's nothing beautiful about turning our backs on vulnerable Americans. thehill.com/homenews/house…

100s of Virginians rallied to tell GOP Gov candidate Winsome Earle-Sears: #HandsOffMedicaid! Winsome’s response: “no comment” We need a Governor who stands up for Virginians, not one who’s too afraid of Donald Trump to defend our health care! #WinsomesSilenceMakesUsSick

This bill cripples the solar energy industry, raising everyone's power bills, stifling AI development, and leaving thousands of people out of their jobs. Republicans need to stop worrying about Trump's deadline and rethink what they're doing. utilitydive.com/news/senate-me…

I joined hundreds of protesters this evening in my town of Vienna as we called out Winsome Earl-Sears, John Reid, and Jason Miyares for their silence as 300,000 Virginians lose their healthcare. Unacceptable! We need to elect Democrats up and down the ballot in November!

Appreciated the opportunity to celebrate Eid with friends in Arlington. Thank you to Fatima Argun and @arlingtondems for hosting. Thank you to @AdamEbbin, @ButaBiberaj, JD Spain, @TakisKarantonis, @HopeforVirginia, @SalimVASenate, and @ZTAHadleyVA for participating.

HAPPENING NOW: As the Senate GOP rips health care away from 300,000 Virginians, 100s of people protest outside Winsome Earle-Sears’ rally to say: #HandsOffMedicaid! We need a Governor who stands up for Virginians, not one who’s too afraid of Donald Trump to defend health care!