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VA-07 Democratic nominee?
$87.8K
AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Senator
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age36 years old (Jan 1, 1990)
GenderMale
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LocationVirginia
BackgroundVirginia State Senator
EducationGeorge Mason University — Master of Public Administration
Notable personal detailsSaddam Azlan Salim is a Democratic politician serving in the Virginia Senate (District 37) since 2024. Born in Noakhali, Bangladesh, he earned a Master of Public Administration from George Mason University and has worked as a financial consultant. He announced in April 2026 that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies to make everyday life more affordable and to shift economic power away from wealthy interests; supports empowering localities to diversify tax options by removing restrictions like the Dillon Rule to fund housing and services. The campaign frames economic policy around workers’ security and reducing the system’s advantage for the wealthy few.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare and making healthcare more accessible for families; frames healthcare affordability as a priority alongside housing and education. Emphasizes fighting for a “healthier, safer, and more affordable Virginia” in campaign materials and statements.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate has sponsored and promoted state-level measures to limit cooperation between Virginia law enforcement and ICE and described the bills as aimed at ending ICE abuses; their public positions prioritize restricting federal immigration enforcement activities in the commonwealth.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports guaranteeing access to reproductive health care, opposing laws that restrict or shut down abortion care (including TRAP laws), expanding community-based reproductive services, and publicly advocates for visible, active defense of reproductive rights.
Climate & Energy
Supports clean-energy policies and climate resilience measures, including participation in electric vehicle rebate program advisory work and legislation to increase tree canopy and reduce flooding. Emphasizes investments in sustainable transportation and policies to increase local resilience to climate impacts.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strong gun safety measures including limits on assault-style weapons, expanded gun safety laws, and waiting periods for firearm purchases. Has made gun violence prevention a central focus of campaigns and legislative work. Sponsors and advocates for laws intended to reduce gun violence and protect communities.
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
VA-07 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Saddam Salim for VA-07 Democratic nominee?
Friends of the Earth Action Virginia
Public endorsement
Friends of the Earth Action Virginia endorsed Saddam Salim.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$25.1K
$18.8K
$12.5K
$6.3K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$25.1K
$0.00
$25.1K
$1.4K
Source: FEC
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