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Saddam Salim

DEMOCRAT

Saddam Salim is running for Virginia State Senator, District 37.

Personal background

Saddam is originally from Bangladesh. He attended Falls Church High School. He has a bachelor's degree in public administration and a master's degree in public administration with a concentration in public and non-profit finance from George Mason University.

Professional background

Saddam is a senior consultant at 11th Hour Service. He used to work for the U.S. Institute of Peace and PenFed Credit Union.

Political background

Saddam Salim's campaign for state senator is his first entry into politics.

Energy & the Environment

Supports the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

Supports efforts to allow localities to opt in to the International Energy Construction Code and Net Zero Code options.

Wants to "prepare our grid for solar and wind" energy.

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Economy

As of July 25, 2023, Saddam Salim’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Healthcare

Supports abortion.

Wants to make sure that everyone has access to safe abortions.

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Education

Wants to raise teacher pay.

Supports more funding for mental health programs in public schools.

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Public Safety

Supports increased regulation of firearms, including banning assault weapons, creating a mandatory waiting period before someone can buy a gun, and creating more restrictions on licenses to carry a concealed weapon.

Supports the Red Flag Law passed in 2020.

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