Virginia State Senator Hashmi Seeks Dismissal of Residency Lawsuit

Hashmi provides evidence of residency in the 15th District, countering allegations of not meeting state requirements.

Virginia State Senator Ghazala Hashmi has asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging her qualification to hold office over allegations that she did not meet the state's residency requirements.
Hashmi, who has served in the state Senate since 2020 and recently won reelection, moved from her family home into an apartment in the newly redrawn 15th District earlier this year to satisfy the requirement that candidates live in their district.
The lawsuit, filed by four Chesterfield County residents, alleges that Hashmi did not abandon her family home and therefore did not satisfy the residency requirements.
Hashmi has provided evidence to the court showing that she established a home office at the apartment, moved her personal effects there, and changed her official addresses to reflect the new residence.
A hearing on the matter is scheduled for Friday morning, and Hashmi's attorneys expect the judge will quickly dismiss the case.