Traveling across the district, one thing is clear: Virginians are struggling to afford healthcare, keep a roof over their heads, and make ends meet. It's time for real Democrats who will stand up, fight back, and put PEOPLE over PROFIT! That's why I'm running.

No military family should ever have to fear ICE. No family should fear ICE. We need leaders who protect our loved ones, uphold due process, and stand up for ALL our families.

Trump claims he’s “entitled” to more seats in Congress, and Virginia voters have the choice to stop the MAGA power grab. After talking with voters at farmers’ markets and polling locations, one thing is clear: Virginians are fired up to vote YES! VOTE APRIL 21st

I’m truly grateful to @walteralcorn.bsky.social for his endorsement. His support reflects the trust we’ve built by working together to serve our shared community, and I’m honored to have his confidence as I run for Congress! ⬇️Learn more about our campaign! salimforcongress.com

Virginia farmers grow our food, but Trump’s Iran war is growing their bills. We don’t need more war; we need a farm bill that puts family farmers and rural communities before oil companies and defense contractors.

It's an honor to be endorsed by one of the most effective senate majority leaders that has served Virginia, Senator @ssurovell.bsky.social!

Hungary sent a powerful message: voters ousted Viktor Orbán after 16 years & backed Péter Magyar’s pro-European, anti-corruption campaign. A reminder that democracy can still surprise the strongmen.

Weekend round up! ⚾️ 🧢 Opening pitch at Vienna Little League 75th Opening Day 📝 🏆 Celebrated the Korean Dica Poem Association for their first publication 🎤🎬 Spoke to the Vietnamese Independent Filmmaker Alliance in Tysons Grateful to these communities for welcoming me!

Saturday voting opens TODAY for the April 21 referendum! 12 days left to vote! Go to iwillvote.com/va to find your polling place or request your ballot by mail. @fairelectionsva.bsky.social

This is exactly why members of Congress and the president shouldn’t be allowed to trade stocks. When powerful people can move markets with a post, no one should be profiting off what happens behind closed doors.

Glad to see my first bills from the 2026 #VALeg session signed into law. More to come next week!

Great to join the ribbon-cutting for The Cheese Cartel in Falls Church today! 🧀 Small businesses like this strengthen our economy, create jobs, and build community. Stop by soon to taste some incredible local cheese! TheCheeseCartel.com

Grateful to stand with @markwarnerva.bsky.social, a tireless leader fighting for a future where everyone has access to quality, universal healthcare. Proud to share that vision and keep pushing for progress together! 💙 #TeamWarner #HealthcareForAll

Iran offered these ceasefire terms yesterday. Trump threatened genocide this morning, and Americans spent all day in fear of what our military might do, so he could look like he's in control. It was pure theater. This is insane, unstable behavior. He needs to be impeached.

Leading with empathy is not a slogan, it is a governing strategy. When leaders start by listening to people instead of lobbyists, we get policies that keep families housed, communities healthy, and opportunities within reach for everyone. www.insidenova.com/news/fairfax...

This man must be stopped. The President of the United States of America is threatening genocide. He is spiraling and taking all of us with him. Invoke the 25th!

When victims can't go to court, criminals go free, and everyone is less safe. ICE wants to corrupt our justice system by sacrificing public safety and the rights of victims for their mass deportation agenda. By passing SB351, I sent a clear message: not in Virginia.

We were homeless and you opened your doors. Your empathy gave my family the chance to keep going. Now, I am running for Congress to pay it forward and fight for your family the way you fought for mine. We will stand up to billionaires, corporate PACs, AIPAC, and ICE. Join us.

Congress is spending money at an alarming rate to bully immigrants and wage wars of choice, and soon Americans won’t be able to afford their mail. Raising prices at USPS causes real pain for seniors, rural communities, and small businesses. www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/u...

This afternoon, Del. @hollyseiboldva.bsky.social and I kicked off a canvass launch for Fair Elections. I talked to voters about why we must vote YES on April 21! Go vote! To learn more visit: iwillvote.com/votinginfo/VA

Eid Mubarak to all who are celebrating today!

Trump's own top counterterror chief just walked, saying Iran posed no imminent threat & this war was manufactured under pressure from Israel's lobby.

SB351, SB352 and SB783 will prohibit masked law enforcement, end raids on courthouses, schools and hospitals, and require reforms to ICE before they can cooperate with Virginia law enforcement. Virginians spoke up and demanded this, and we delivered! @acluva.bsky.social @vayd.bsky.social

Congressman Gerry Connolly took the time to talk to everyone, including me when I first decided to run for office. It was an honor to share my story of the impact he had on me as part of the passage of a resolution celebrating his life. youtu.be/OUA3epNVbNw?...

Heartbroken by the targeted attack at Temple Israel in Michigan. Prayers for the injured guard—thank you for protecting the children. In this divided political space, we must reject hate & come together against antisemitism & terror. Solidarity with the Jewish community.

Thinking of the students, staff, & families shaken by today’s active shooter at ODU. Grateful to first responders for their swift action & praying for the two people critically injured. Virginia campuses deserve safe learning environments. www.13newsnow.com/article/news...

“How do we ensure that my kids and your kids, and whoever's kids come after this, that they have a safe place when they go to school, not necessarily a place where they have to do active shooter drills and think about whether it’s real or if it’s not." www.wric.com/news/politic...

America was founded on freedom of religion, not freedom from certain religions. When Rep. Ogles says Muslims “don’t belong in America,” he’s rejecting one of our nation’s most fundamental ideals. We are a secular democracy where ppl of all faiths have the same right to belong.

My bill SB749 to ban the sale of Assault Weapons will be voted on today. When I ran for the State Senate, I campaigned on this, and I promised that we would make real change in my first term. Together, we will get this to the Governor's desk. @everytown.org @momsdemandaction.org @bradyunited.org

Women’s History Month serves as an important reminder to honor and commemorate the contributions of women throughout our history—today and always. Happy International Women's Day!

I am so proud to welcome my alma mater, @georgemasonu.bsky.social, to the General Assembly for their 13th Annual Mason Lobbies Day!

BREAKING: Virginia prosecutors can force people to give up their Fourth Amendment rights. 4A waivers permit police to stop & search people at any time for any reason, in RVA 96% of people with them are Black. Our bill banning 4A waivers—SB23–is headed to the Gov! Thank you @salimforva.bsky.social!

Wishing you a Holi filled with vibrant hues, joyous moments, and a splash of laughter!

My statement on Trump's illegal war on Iran:

Trump allies are floating a national emergency to let him seize control of our elections, a blatantly illegal power grab. In America, states run elections, not presidents or soldiers. Democracies die when leaders cling to power by inventing fake emergencies to cling to power.

“In Virginia, we will always stand up for our values: due process, the rule of law, and keeping communities safe without weaponizing fear against our immigrant neighbors,” Senator Salim said. virginiamercury.com/2026/02/26/v...

"We're doing the right thing by making sure that there's checks and balances within the cooperation that we have with federal agents," Salim said. www.vpm.org/generalassem...

“We’re not saying it’s going to stop all of it," Salim said in an interview Thursday. "We’re simply saying you as the viewer, or the voter, or whoever, you have the right to know there’s a disclaimer that indicates this is not real.” www.wvtf.org/news/2026-02...

Today is Crossover in the Virginia General Assembly. I officially have 19 bills that are heading to the House of Delegates!

Today is the beginning of Lent, Ash Wednesday. Wishing all who celebrate a meaningful and holy Lent!

Wishing a blessed Ramadan to everyone observing. May this month bring peace to your home, strength to your spirit, and blessings to you and your loved ones.

All three of my bills to rein in the chaos and cruelty of ICE passed the Virginia Senate 21-19. Virginians do not want the rogue, untrained agents of Trump's private militia roaming our communities, and Virginia Democrats won't stand for it. @acluva.bsky.social

Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate in Virginia!

Today my bill SB141, that regulates the use of AI in political campaigns, passed the Virginia Senate 34-4.

Thank you to everyone who made it to the City of Fairfax Town Hall with @gmbulova! We spoke about our legislation that is being carried through Crossover this week, and heard some great questions from our constituents. Looking forward to a great second half of Session!

My bill SB670 that would create a legal framework for commercial self-driving vehicles with strong safety and accountability standards, passed the Senate 35-4.

My bill SB749 to ban the sale of assault weapons and reduce the danger of mass shootings in Virginia just passed the Senate on a party line vote.

Criminals are escaping prosecution because victims and witnesses are afraid if they go to court to press charges, they'll be deported. SB351 simply requires that ICE present a warrant to arrest a person in a courthouse - and it restores the dignity of our judicial system. @acluva.bsky.social