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Sam Rasoul is originally from Roanoke Valley, VA. He went to Roanoke College, where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Business Administration. He also went to Hawaii Pacific University, where he received his Master of Business Administration in International Business. He currently still lives in the Greater Roanoke Area with his life partner and their 3 children.

Sam Rasoul is currently the Managing Director of Fahrenheit Advisors, a position he has held since 2019. He was previously the Finance & Human Capital Consultant at Envigor from 2013 to 2019; the CFO (2009 to 2013) and COO (2011 to 2013) of Kissito Healthcare; and the General Manager of International Medical Sales and Distribution at Provita GmbH from 2004 to 2008.

Sam Rasoul is currently the delegate representing Virginia's 11th district. He was elected in 2014 and has served 4 terms. He serves on the Public Safety Committee, the Education Committee, and the Appropriations Committee. He first entered politics when he ran for Virginia's 6th Congressional seat in 2008, but he did not win.

Legiscan, VA SB1323

Legiscan, VA HB1783

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that will lower energy bills for Virginian’s by $6-$7 per month by changing the way Virginia’s monopoly energy provider, Dominion Energy, can set prices.

As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have banned Virginia’s government from banning or restricting the use of natural gas.

Plans to implement a Green New Deal that will have Virginia to 100% clean energy by 2036.

Wants to declare a "climate crisis" for Virginia.

Opposes donations from state-regulated utilities.

- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that will lower energy bills for Virginian’s by $6-$7 per month by changing the way Virginia’s monopoly energy provider, Dominion Energy, can set prices. 
- As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have banned Virginia’s government from banning or restricting the use of natural gas. 
- Plans to implement a Green New Deal that will have Virginia to 100% clean energy by 2036.
- Wants to declare a "climate crisis" for Virginia.
- Opposes donations from state-regulated utilities.

Energy & the Environment

Virginia's Legislative Information System, VA SB0451

Legiscan, VA HB2294

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that lowered taxes on groceries from 2.5% to 1%, except for alcohol, tobacco, and prepared hot foods. Diapers and feminine hygiene products were included in the tax decrease.

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that limits the amount of THC in hemp products to 0.3% of the product and 2 milligrams total. Possession of marijuana is decriminalized in Virginia but there is no legal market for sales of THC products.

Plans to implement paid medical and family leave for workers.

Wants tax rebates for small businesses up to $25,000.

- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that lowered taxes on groceries from 2.5% to 1%, except for alcohol, tobacco, and prepared hot foods. Diapers and feminine hygiene products were included in the tax decrease.  
- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that limits the amount of THC in hemp products to 0.3% of the product and 2 milligrams total. Possession of marijuana is decriminalized in Virginia but there is no legal market for sales of THC products. 
- Supports increasing the minimum wage.
- Plans to implement paid medical and family leave for workers.
- Wants tax rebates for small businesses up to $25,000.

Economy

Legiscan, VA HB2427

Legiscan, VA HB2374

As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have let patients sue hospitals that weren’t transparent about their prices for services.

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that prevents pharmacists from refusing to fill prescriptions because they were prescribed via telemedicine.

Plans to implement expansion of disability wavers and mental healthcare.

Wants to lower costs of prescription drugs.

- As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have let patients sue hospitals that weren’t transparent about their prices for services. 
- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that prevents pharmacists from refusing to fill prescriptions because they were prescribed via telemedicine. 
- Supports abortion.
- Plans to implement expansion of disability wavers and mental healthcare.
- Wants to lower costs of prescription drugs.

Healthcare

Legiscan, VA HB2432

Legiscan, VA SB1515

As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have required school principals to tell parents if their child tells a school employee that they don’t identify with their gender assigned at birth or asks to be identified by another gender.

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that lets companies be sued for publishing or distributing online content that is “harmful to minors” without checking the age of the internet users accessing the content.

Opposes high stakes testing, wants to move toward social-emotional learning.

- As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have required school principals to tell parents if their child tells a school employee that they don’t identify with their gender assigned at birth or asks to be identified by another gender. 
- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that lets companies be sued for publishing or distributing online content that is “harmful to minors” without checking the age of the internet users accessing the content. 
- Supports increasing teacher salaries.
- Opposes high stakes testing, wants to move toward social-emotional learning.

Education

Virginia's Legislative Information System, VA HB2387

Virginia's Legislative Information System, VA HB1642

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that gives people $300 off their taxes if they buy a gun safe or lock box. The credit expires in 2027.

As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have let drug dealers be charged with murder if one of their customers dies of a drug overdose. The punishment would have been 5-40 years in prison.

Supports gun control and universal background checks.

- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that gives people $300 off their taxes if they buy a gun safe or lock box. The credit expires in 2027. 
- As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have let drug dealers be charged with murder if one of their customers dies of a drug overdose. The punishment would have been 5-40 years in prison. 
- Supports gun control and universal background checks.
- Wants to ban high capacity magazines.
- Plans to implement red flag laws.

Public Safety

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- The Virginia General Assembly, made up of the House of Delegates and the State Senate, is responsible for creating state laws.  
- Your state delegate serves your local district in the Virginia House of Delegates, advocating for your community's needs and interests.  
- Delegates have the power to write, sponsor, and vote on proposed legislation, including all bills related to the state budget, which begin in the House of Delegates.  
- The House of Delegates consists of 100 members, each elected to represent one district.  
- Delegates serve two-year terms and receive an annual salary of $17,640.