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flag Ghazala Hashmi, a South Asian American and Muslim, won Virginia’s 2025 lieutenant governor race, becoming the first from her community in the state.

flag Ghazala Hashmi, a native of Hyderabad, has made history by becoming Virginia’s first Muslim and South Asian American Lieutenant Governor, winning the 2025 election. flag Born in 1964, she moved to the U.S. at age four and built a career in academia, teaching at universities in Virginia. flag Her election marks a milestone for South Asian and Muslim American representation in U.S. politics. flag She visited Hyderabad a decade ago, reconnecting with family in Malakpet and exploring landmarks like Charminar and Chowmahalla Palace, reflecting her enduring ties to her roots. flag Her victory underscores growing diversity in state leadership.

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