Currently holds the office of Virginia State Senate - District 37 until January 12, 2028.
Candidate for Virginia State Senate - District 37 in 2023 Virginia General Election.
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Get StartedSaddam Salim opposes any unnecessary restrictions put on information or services in order to limit access. Saddam also opposes using zoning or other methods to close down reproductive healthcare clinics or limit access. Learn more
Saddam Salim will fight to ensure that everyone has access to their full reproductive rights, including abortion, contraception, pre- and post-natal care, expanded services to bring down maternal mortality, and access to high quality and medically accurate sex education in our public schools. Learn more
Saddam Salim will sponsor legislation that prohibits the enforcement of anti-trans legislation from other states in Virginia. Learn more
Saddam believes that we need a strong public school system. He will fight for better teacher pay along with proper funding for school resources, facilities, and mental health programs. Saddam will not villainize our teachers or threaten to hold back funding to schools. Learn more
Saddam believes Fairfax County and Virginia can be leaders in addressing climate change by building a clean energy infrastructure. From renewable energy development to electrification of offices, vehicles and homes, we can be a model for the nation in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and become a magnet for businesses and industries in this field. Learn more
Saddam believes Virginia needs to aggressively pursue and extend clean energy goals for construction and renovations of buildings. He will support efforts to allow localities to opt in to the International Energy Construction Code and Net Zero Code options. Learn more
Saddam will be an outspoken voice in support of the RGGI and other measures to gut environmental policies. Learn more
Saddam Salim supports increased restrictions on concealed carry and higher penalties for violations of the law. Learn more
Saddam Salim will support an assault weapons ban in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Learn more
People have the right to access gender affirming care - if elected Saddam Salim will sponsor legislation codifying that right. Learn more
Saddam will also advocate for expanded prenatal care resources, especially for women of color, to help support them and reduce mortality outcomes. Learn more
He will work to create financial incentives and a more streamlined process for localities to construct additional affordable housing along with more funding for affordable housing projects. Learn more
Saddam will fight for the expansion of affordable housing options in our region. Learn more
Saddam understands that we need a multi-modal approach to transportation in our region. In Richmond, he will fight for funding for public transportation and pedestrian/bike safety. Learn more
Rainbow Wall legislation is aimed at protecting vulnerable LGBTQIA communities - currently 19 states have joined together to try and pass shield legislation through their statehouses. Virginia is not yet one of them, but Saddam Salim wants to start introducing legislation to join the coalition of states dedicated to protecting the LGBQIA+ community from attack. Learn more
Saddam Salim will support legislation that would strengthen and expand restrictions on domestic abusers from purchasing or owning firearms in the Commonwealth. Learn more
Over 400+ bills are moving through state legislatures across the country targeting LGBTQIA+ people. Saddam Salim will oppose all legislation targeting this community and he will fight in Richmond for LGBTQIA+ rights. Learn more
Saddam Salim will support legislation to provide training and funding for safe storage. Saddam Salim will also support legislation that would ensure that gun owners are held liable if someone is injured or killed by an improperly stored weapon. Learn more
Saddam Salim will support legislation to add mandatory waiting periods to firearm sales, like HB 2273 that was introduced this year. Learn more
Saddam Salim will support legislation to invest in communities and demographics with high gun violence rates to intervene and provide support before gun violence occurs. Learn more
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