As the first South Asian and Muslim woman elected to the Virginia Senate, Senator Ghazala Hashmi talks about her background, key issues she's passionate about, and what drove her into the world of politics. &nbsp;So, grab a chai or coffee, and have a listen.&nbsp;
 
To reach Senator Hashmi:
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 <li><a href="//Virginia Senate Page">https://apps.senate.virginia.gov/Senator/memberpage.php?id=S108</a></li>
 <li><a href="//Ghazala Hashmi ">https://www.ghazalahashmi.com/</a></li>
 <li>To view the Interview Transcript, click<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1POWESd_GmbXkZLRE_gYQp4tqKXHzdjKeQgU59Bc2QYQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> HERE</a></li>
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Senator Ghazala Hashmi - Defining Her Place in Virginia Politics