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Sam Shirazi

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Sam Shirazi

@samshirazim

Fan of Virginia Elections 🗳️(Views expressed are mine personally)

Arlington, VA

Joined December 2009

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Sam Shirazi
@samshirazim
Oct 30, 2020
Take a moment to read the last Facebook post of the Mayor of North Ogden Brent Taylor who was killed in Afghanistan while serving with the Utah National Guard and vote
Jake Tapper 🦅
@jaketapper
Nov 4, 2018
FB post from Utah Lt Gov @SpencerJCox includes last post from North Ogden Mayor Brent Taylor, who was KIA in Afghanistan:
Sam Shirazi
@samshirazim
Jun 26, 2022
Voting will not change everything, but it can have huge impacts Democrats had complete control of Virginia government for 2 years in 2020 and 2021 There was a lot passed that was easy to miss It changed Virginia into most progressive state in the South Some highlights… 1/7
Sam Shirazi
@samshirazim
Nov 7, 2024
After 2004 elections, Bush won a majority, GOP had 55 Senate seats and 232 House seats 4 years later, Obama won 53%, Dems had 60 Senate seats and 257 House seats Nothing is destined either way Power can swing back and forth Just have to keep working for votes
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Sam Shirazi
@samshirazim
Nov 8, 2025
Still can’t believe they did this
Sam Shirazi
@samshirazim
Oct 6, 2025
Replying to @samshirazim
I still don’t understand why they thought this would be good to use in an attack ad in Virginia
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Sam Shirazi
@samshirazim
Nov 5, 2025
Sherrill won by almost as much as Spanberger Sorry NJ Dems
Sam Shirazi
@samshirazim
Sep 25, 2025
November 2025 elections outlook so far Obviously things can change
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Sam Shirazi
@samshirazim
Nov 4, 2025
Quite the news dump on Election Day in Virginia…
The Washington Post
@washingtonpost
Nov 4, 2025
Breaking news: The Trump administration is sending messages to federal staff suggesting only those who are working during the government shutdown will be paid when it ends, despite a 2019 law that guarantees pay to furloughed employees, too. wapo.st/4nOcf0I
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Sam Shirazi
@samshirazim
Nov 8, 2023
🚨 Major projection Democrat Michael Feggans has defeated GOP Del. Karen Greenhalgh in Virginia’s HD-97 This gives Democrats at least 51 seats in the House of Delegates for a majority Gov. Youngkin is looking at a double brick wall now
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Sam Shirazi
@samshirazim
Dec 21, 2024
Congresswoman Wexton scores one last legislative victory Senator Kaine was able to pass her bill funding pediatric cancer research in the Senate It was taken out of spending bill, but had already passed House Long story short, it passed and will be part of Wexton’s legacy
Rep. Jennifer Wexton
@RepWexton
Dec 21, 2024
BIG NEWS: The Senate just PASSED my Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0! This has been a top priority since the day I came to Congress. I’m so proud we’ve delivered lifesaving funding so one day no family has to face the fear and pain of their child’s cancer diagnosis.
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Sam Shirazi
@samshirazim
Dec 15, 2024
GOP wins WH, Senate, and House, and make gains with diverse voters They paint Dems as too left and exploit cultural issues I’m referring of course to the 2004 election But there are parallels w 2024 And lessons from 2006 midterms when Dems won w a more populist tone 1/3
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Sam Shirazi
@samshirazim
Feb 6, 2022
Governor Youngkin, it is beneath your office attacking a high school student You are not running anymore and have been elected Please reign in your political consultants Start listening to people familiar with how Virginia Government works
Sam Shirazi
@samshirazim
Jan 11, 2023
Democrat Aaron Rouse will flip SD-7 to replace Jen Kiggans Everything is in except late mail and provisionals This will give Democrats a 22-18 majority in Virginia State Senate Governor Youngkin’s proposed 15-week abortion ban is almost certainly not going to pass this year
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Sam Shirazi
@samshirazim
Jul 3, 2024
Replying to @brianstelter
Just because random people say stuff doesn’t mean you have to report it
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Sam Shirazi
@samshirazim
Nov 8, 2023
Looks like everything is in and Josh Thomas will win Virginia HD-21 This one is huge for Democrats and with a few races still left to call, right now they are favorites to take majority in House of Delegates
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Sam Shirazi
@samshirazim
Sep 20, 2024
Just cast my vote early in Arlington! I’ve voted on the first day before and never seen it so busy Voters are engaged and excited about the election It’s great to see democracy in action and people casting their ballots We are lucky in Virginia to be first in early voting!
Sam Shirazi
@samshirazim
Sep 20, 2024
Today Friday September 20 is the first day of early voting in Virginia! Any voter can cast a ballot early at their local election office or satellite locations in some places Info for local election office: vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformati… Satellite locations: elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ball…
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