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Sam Rasoul
2024 - Present
2026
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Sam Rasoul (Democratic Party) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 38. He assumed office on January 10, 2024. His current term ends on January 14, 2026.
Rasoul (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 38. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source] The Democratic primary for this office on June 17, 2025, was canceled.
Biography
Rasoul received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Roanoke College and a master’s degree in international business from Hawaii Pacific University. His professional experience includes running a nonprofit healthcare firm and owning a business.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Rasoul was assigned to the following committees:
2020-2021
Rasoul was assigned to the following committees:
- Education Committee
- Health and Human Services Committee, Vice chair
- House Privileges and Elections Committee
- Public Safety Committee
2019-2020
Rasoul was assigned to the following committees:
- Health and Human Services Committee
- Public Safety Committee
- House Privileges and Elections Committee
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Rasoul served on the following committees:
Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
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• Militia, Police and Public Safety |
• Privileges and Elections |
• Science and Technology |
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, Rasoul served on the following committees:
Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
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• Militia, Police and Public Safety |
• Privileges and Elections |
• Science and Technology |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Rasoul served on the following committees:
Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
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• Privileges and Elections |
• Science and Technology |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2025
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2025
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 38
Incumbent Sam Rasoul and Maynard Keller are running in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 38 on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | ||
![]() | Sam Rasoul (D) | |
![]() | Maynard Keller (Independent) ![]() |
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Sam Rasoul advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 38.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2023
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 38
Incumbent Sam Rasoul won election in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 38 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Sam Rasoul (D) | 91.8 | 12,632 |
Other/Write-in votes | 8.2 | 1,127 |
Total votes: 13,759 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Sam Rasoul advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 38.
Endorsements
Rasoul received the following endorsements.
2021
Lieutenant Governor election
See also: Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2021
Virginia gubernatorial election, 2021 (June 8 Democratic primary)
Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2021 (May 8 Republican convention)
General election
General election for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
Winsome Earle-Sears defeated Hala Ayala in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Winsome Earle-Sears (R) | 50.7 | 1,658,767 |
![]() | Hala Ayala (D) | 49.2 | 1,608,691 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 3,808 |
Total votes: 3,271,266 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bobby Junes (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia on June 8, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Hala Ayala | 37.6 | 181,168 |
![]() | Sam Rasoul | 24.3 | 116,816 | |
![]() | Mark Levine | 11.2 | 53,735 | |
![]() | Andria McClellan | 10.6 | 51,015 | |
![]() | Sean Perryman ![]() | 8.1 | 38,925 | |
![]() | Xavier Warren | 4.1 | 19,903 | |
![]() | Elizabeth Guzman (Unofficially withdrew) | 4.1 | 19,803 |
Total votes: 481,365 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kellen Squire (D)
- Paul Goldman (D)
Republican convention
Republican Convention for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Winsome Earle-Sears in round 5 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
Total votes: 12,555 |
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House of Delegates election
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 11
Incumbent Sam Rasoul defeated Charlie Nave in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 11 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Sam Rasoul (D) | 64.5 | 14,532 |
![]() | Charlie Nave (R) | 35.3 | 7,963 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 37 |
Total votes: 22,532 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Sam Rasoul advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 11.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Peter Volosin (D)
Republican convention
The Republican convention was canceled. Charlie Nave advanced from the Republican convention for Virginia House of Delegates District 11.
2019
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 11
Incumbent Sam Rasoul won election in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 11 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Sam Rasoul (D) | 94.4 | 10,269 |
Other/Write-in votes | 5.6 | 611 |
Total votes: 10,880 | ||||
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2017
General election
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2017. All 100 house seats were up for election. The general election took place on November 7, 2017. A primary election took place on June 13, 2017. The filing deadline for primary election candidates was March 30, 2017. The filing deadline for non-party candidates and candidates nominated by methods other than a primary was June 13, 2017.[2] Incumbent Sam Rasoul (D) ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 11 general election.[3]
Virginia House of Delegates, District 11 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | ![]() |
100.00% | 15,667 | |
Total Votes | 15,667 | |||
Source: Virginia Department of Elections |
Democratic primary election
Incumbent Sam Rasoul ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 11 Democratic primary.[4]
Virginia House of Delegates, District 11 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
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Republican primary election
No Republican candidate filed to run for this seat. [5]
Virginia House of Delegates, District 11 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
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Endorsements
In 2017, Rasoul’s endorsements included the following:
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia[6]
2015
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2015. A primary election was held on June 9, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 26, 2015.[7] Incumbent S. "Sam" Rasoul was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[8][9]
2014
S. "Sam" Rasoul (D) defeated Octavia L. Johnson (R) in the special election, which took place on January 7.[10][11][12]
The seat was vacant following Onzlee Ware's (D) resignation on November 14, 2013, to spend time with his family.[13]
A special election for the position of Virginia House of Delegates District 11 was called for January 7. Candidates were nominated by their party rather than chosen through a primary. The nominating deadline for parties was December 11, 2013.[14]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Democratic | ![]() |
70.3% | 5,129 | |
Republican | Octavia L. Johnson | 29.7% | 2,166 | |
Total Votes | 7,295 |
Campaign themes
2025
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2023
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2021
Lieutenant Governor election
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Campaign website
Rasoul’s campaign website stated the following:
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—S. Rasoul’s campaign website (2021)[16] |
House of Delegates election
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2019
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 9. Special sessions occurred May 13, 2024; June 18 to July 1; and July 18, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to February 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to February 8.
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2020
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In 2020, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 12. A special session was held from August 18 to November 9.
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2019
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In 2019, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through February 24.
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2018
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In 2018, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 10 through March 10. Special sessions were held from April 11 to May 30 and from August 30 to October 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through February 25.
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2016
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In 2016, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 13 through March 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 14 to February 28, 2015.
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2014
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In 2014, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 10.
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 38 |
Officeholder Virginia House of Delegates District 38 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ sam4roanoke.com, "About Sam," accessed August 8, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Candidacy Requirements for the November 7, 2017 General Election," accessed March 21, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 November General Unofficial Results," accessed November 7, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Democratic Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Republican Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ NARAL, "2017 Endorsed House Candidates," accessed August 31, 2017
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 Primary election results," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 General election candidates," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ sbe.virginia.gov, "Official candidate list," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑ washingtonpost.com, "Va. Senate control hangs in balance as Democrat leads special election by 22 votes," January 7, 2014
- ↑ Virginia Secretary of State, "Official special election results," accessed January 22, 2014
- ↑ roanoke.com, " Ware to resign from House of Delegates, citing mother’s poor health," November 14, 2013
- ↑ governor.virginia.gov, " Governor McDonnell Sets Date for Special Election in Virginia House District 11," November 27, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Sam Rasoul for Virginia Lieutenant Governor, “People's Platform,” accessed April 14, 2021
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Kaye Kory (D) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 38 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 11 2014-2024 |
Succeeded by David Bulova (D) |