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Democrat

Saddam Salim

Democrat

Saddam Salim

VA-07 Democratic nominee?

$88.6K

AUG 5, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleState Senator

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

Age36 years old (Jan 1, 1990)

GenderMale

LocationVirginia

BackgroundState senator (Virginia)

EducationGeorge Mason University — Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Notable personal detailsSaddam Azlan Salim is a Democratic politician serving in the Virginia Senate representing the 37th District (Fairfax City, Falls Church City, and parts of Fairfax County). Born in Noakhali, Bangladesh, he is a first-generation immigrant and has worked as a financial consultant. He earned a Master of Public Administration from George Mason University and was first elected to the Virginia Senate in 2023 (serving beginning in 2024).

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apps.senate.virginia.gov en.wikipedia.org ffxnow.com salimforsenate.com rpvb.org bradypac.org tysonsreporter.com fec.gov patch.com vpap.org washingtonpost.com wikidata.org annandaletoday.com fairfaxdemocrats.org elections.virginia.gov arxiv.org cfreports.elections.virginia.gov salimforcongress.com bluevirginia.us sfac.virginia.gov giffords.org va.onair.cc fallschurchva.gov wsls.com commondefense.us iir.gmu.edu transparencyusa.org wvtf.org justfacts.votesmart.org votesmart.org static.votesmart.org cdn.ballotpedia.org ballotready.org congress.gov govinfo.gov newdemocratcoalition.house.gov

Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports measures to reduce costs for families and expand targeted tax- and budget-based affordability measures, and has sponsored/endorsed legislative amendments related to tax credits and enhanced public spending priorities such as schools and benefits. Campaign messaging emphasizes fighting corporate influence and prioritizing funding for families and public services over military spending.

Healthcare

Supports expanding Medicaid and Medicare programs and lowering healthcare costs through state action and targeted legislation to increase coverage for vulnerable communities. Emphasizes protecting access to care for people on Medicaid and Medicare and advancing policies to make healthcare more affordable for families in the Commonwealth.

Immigration & Border

The candidate has sponsored and advocated for state-level limits on cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, including restricting 287(g) agreements and introducing bills described as intended to end ICE abuses. His public materials identify him as a first‑generation immigrant and highlight immigration-related legislation.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate states he is resolutely pro‑choice, opposes rolling back reproductive rights, and supports protecting and expanding reproductive healthcare access in Virginia. He frames defending abortion access as a priority issue and links restrictions to worse maternal-health outcomes.

Climate & Energy

Saddam Azlan Salim supports policies to advance a clean energy economy, including renewable energy development, electrification of buildings and vehicles, and local adoption of updated energy/building codes. His public statements and legislative work also reference addressing climate change impacts and measures like tree-canopy/heat-island legislation to reduce energy use and protect communities.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports strong gun safety measures including an assault-weapons ban, expanded background checks and waiting-period proposals, and other gun-violence-prevention legislation. Has sponsored and promoted state-level gun-safety bills and worked with gun-violence-prevention groups.

Polls

Change Research

8%6%4%2%0%

S. Salim

Date (Start - End)	Spread	Share
Change ResearchFeb 26, 2026	–	5.0%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

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