VA-07: Democratic VA State Sen. Saddam Salim Announces His Candidacy

Fairfax, VA – Virginia State Senator Saddam Azlan Salim announced today his campaign for Congress, rooted in a message of empathy, justice, progress and bold leadership for working families across the Commonwealth.

“My family wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for the goodness, empathy, and grace of the people of Virginia,” Salim said. “As a child, my family was homeless. The community opened their doors, public schools opened their classrooms, and the people of Fairfax refused to give up on a family like mine. That compassion gave us a chance to keep going – and it’s the reason I’m running for Congress today: to pay it forward and fight for your family the way you fought for mine.”

An immigrant who grew up in Fairfax County, Salim has dedicated his career to public service shaped by firsthand experience with the struggles of working families. “I’ve watched people I love work two or three jobs and still struggle to afford rent, health care, or a car repair,” said Salim. “Those experiences aren’t talking points, they’re why I serve.”

In 2023, Salim made history by defeating a Democratic incumbent in a competitive primary against overwhelming odds. Despite being outspent 15-to-1, his grassroots campaign focused on people, not money, and earned the trust of voters who sent him to Richmond as their voice for progress.


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