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VA-07 Democratic nominee?
$88.6K
AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Senator
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age36 years old (Jan 1, 1990)
LocationVirginia
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BackgroundPolitician (Virginia State Senator)
EducationNorthern Virginia Community College
Notable personal detailsSaddam Azlan Salim is a Democratic politician serving in the Virginia Senate, representing the 37th District (Fairfax County/Falls Church area). He previously worked in Democratic political organizing and community advocacy before winning election to the Senate in 2023. Salim attended Northern Virginia Community College and earned a B.S. in Public Administration (2012) and an M.P.A. (2015) from George Mason University.
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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.
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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
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$25.1K
$18.8K
$12.5K
$6.3K
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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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