January 23, 2026
Following Inaugural Day activities, Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi announced the four members of her senior staff. This team is leading the Office of the Lieutenant Governor as it begins its work serving Virginians.
January 17, 2026
This afternoon, state Senator Ghazala Hashmi took her oath of office, becoming the 43rd Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. She was sworn in by Chief Justice Cleo Powell, who made history recently as the first Black woman to serve as Chief Justice of the Commonwealth’s highest court.
January 16, 2026
In a defining moment of her public service, Lieutenant Governor-elect Ghazala Hashmi (D-Richmond) joined Virginia Democrats in advancing four landmark constitutional amendments through the Virginia General Assembly.
