Salam "Sam" Rasoul (born June 30, 1981) is an American politician serving as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 38th district.
[1] In November 2020, Rasoul announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia in 2021.
[2] Despite a significant fundraising advantage,[3] Rasoul placed 2nd in the Democratic primary losing to Hala Ayala by 64,352 votes.
[6] Rasoul first ran for elected office in 2008 when he challenged incumbent Republican Bob Goodlatte for Virginia's 6th Congressional seat.
The special election was held to fill the vacancy created by the November 2013 resignation of Delegate Onzlee Ware.