Welcome to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Your Lieutenant Governor
Ghazala F. Hashmi is the 43rd Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. She was sworn in on January 17, 2026, in a historic moment for the Commonwealth. Lieutenant Governor Hashmi is the first Muslim woman to be elected statewide in the nation, as well as the first South Asian American elected to statewide office in Virginia, reflecting the Commonwealth’s continued progress toward a more representative and inclusive democracy.
Values
Education
Prioritizing fully funding our public schools so all our children have access to high-quality education. Our students and communities thrive when we expand access to higher learning and career pathways, whether through community colleges, workforce development centers, and public colleges and universities.
Healthcare
Addressing healthcare workforce shortages by developing policy solutions to attract and retain skilled and talented professionals.
Support Virginia Families
Ensuring that families have affordable housing, access to nutritious food, safe neighborhoods, effective transportation, and responsive, accessible and affordable health care helps us to build stable communities.
