Salaam Bhatti
VA-05 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePublic-interest lawyer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationVirginia
BackgroundPublic-interest lawyer
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Notable personal detailsAta-ul-Salaam (Salaam) Bhatti is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has worked as a public-interest lawyer, including with the Virginia Poverty Law Center, with policy and advocacy focused on public benefits and economic security programs such as SNAP and school meals. He is a husband and a father of two.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Advocates taxing billionaires and increasing revenue to expand social programs such as paid family leave, universal pre-K, a living wage, stronger safety-net programs, and healthcare expansion. Supports measures to ensure wealthy individuals and corporations pay higher rates to fund those investments. Emphasizes using government resources to strengthen unions and social supports for working families.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All and universal health care; advocates expanding access to health care as part of a broader set of social programs. Prior work and campaign materials emphasize strengthening safety-net programs and making health care available to all residents.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Salaam Bhatti for VA-01 Democratic nominee?
New American Leaders Action Fund
Political organization
New American Leaders Action Fund endorsed Salaam Bhatti for U.S. House of Representatives, District 1.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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