As a delegate in the General Assembly, Sam Rasoul consistently amplifies the voices of working Virginians. In a political universe dominated by big-spending corporations and well-heeled lobbyists, Sam declines their donations and focuses on doing the work people in southwest Virginia elected him to do.
In Richmond, Sam fights to expand access to quality, affordable health care with a patient-focused approach. He works to strengthen public education, passing legislation to help ensure our children develop a strong emotional foundation and consistently supporting increased funding for our schools. He champions keeping our families safe, passing into law a bipartisan bill that finally limits cancer-causing contaminants in our drinking water.
These issues impact all Virginians and cut across partisan lines. Sam understands that the world isn’t divided into left vs. right or red vs. blue. People want representatives in Richmond that fight for us, that deliver on kitchen table issues, and that we can trust.
For too many of us trust in government is floundering. We feel like our voices don’t matter, that our voices are drowned out by political insiders, be they billionaire corporate executives or party bosses.
Sam works every day to build trust and engage ordinary Virginians in our government. Through his “You write the bill” workshops, Sam trains constituents in drafting legislation then carries their concerns to Richmond. In 2020, he passed into law a constituent-driven bill to protect victims of domestic violence by improving fair housing laws.
Sam believes in a bottom-up approach to politics. He understands that power is derived from the people—all of us—and that our community is stronger when everyone has a say. That’s why I’m supporting Sam Rasoul for Lieutenant Governor. I hope you will join me in voting for Sam in the Democratic primary on June 8. Early and absentee voting begin April 23.
Tammy Purcell
Louisa
Administrator’s Note: The policy of the Louisa County Democratic Committee is to support all primary candidates equally. If you are a primary candidate or are supporting one, please contact the committee to arrange an opportunity to meet and speak with Louisa Democrats.