Qasim Rashid Debuts the Last Mile Broadband Plan
8/12/2020 “Today, connectivity matters as much to daily life as electricity and clean water” STAFFORD, VA - Qasim Rashid, Democratic candidate for Virginia's First Congressional District, today debuted his broadband internet policy, the Last Mile Broadband Plan. "This isn’t a Republican or Democratic issue," he said in a statement. "It’s much bigger than party or ideological persuasion. Right now, for public health and safety, we must be able to rely on the internet." “It's about people's human rights and providing folks with an equal playing field,” said
Qasim Rashid to Debate Republican Opponent on Criminal Justice
8/11/2020 “I believe that it is possible to increase public safety and community health while also supporting law enforcement officers” STAFFORD, VA - Qasim Rashid, Democratic candidate for Virginia’s First Congressional District will debate his Republican opponent, Rob Wittman, on Thursday, August 20 at the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy in Fredericksburg. The candidates will be answering questions relating to criminal justice policy and reform. “Our campaign is excited for this opportunity to share Qasim’s vision for public safety and criminal justice reform,” says Ayodele Okeowo, Campaign
21 Elected Officials & Community Leaders From Around VA-01 Endorse Qasim Rashid
8/10/2020 "Together we will continue to build a movement of transparency and trust," says Rashid STAFFORD, VA – Today, 21 officials from eight Virginia localities spread across the First Congressional District announced support for Qasim Rashid's campaign for Congress. Rashid expressed gratitude for the strong showing of support. "I appreciate and respect every person on today's list," he said. "These are the leaders who best know how to advocate for the interests of the working families across the district. Together we will continue to build a movement
Republican Opponent Remains Silent on Team Rashid’s Debate invitations
8/8/2020 Rashid campaign invited Rep. Wittman to 6 nonpartisan debates across Virginia’s First District STAFFORD, VA - One month ago on July 8th, Democratic VA-01 candidate Qasim Rashid sent his Republican opponent Congressman Rob Wittman a letter inviting him to participate in six debates hosted by nonpartisan organizations. Wittman has not responded. "Rob Wittman is refusing to listen to the needs of the First District. He is essentially ghosting the constituents who he is in office to serve. We haven’t heard from Rob, but we have heard
Rashid Shows Support for Those Impacted by Extreme Weather
8/6/2020 “My heart goes out to all of the Virginians who have been impacted by Tropical Storm Isaias and the tornadoes in the eastern part of our state,” says Rashid STAFFORD, VA - Yesterday, extreme weather conditions devastated parts of Virginia’s First Congressional District. Read Democratic Candidate for VA-01 Qasim Rashid’s statement on the damage here: “My heart goes out to all of the Virginians who have been impacted by Tropical Storm Isaias and the tornadoes in the eastern part of our state. My team and I
Qasim Rashid Supports Funding USPS After Wittman Proposes Cutting USPS Pensions
8/5/2020 “We need to understand that, as Mary rightly points out, the Postal Service is not a business. It's a public good" says Rashid STAFFORD, VA - Yesterday, during a tele-townhall, Rob Wittman received a question about the United States Postal Service from Mary, a senior citizen in a rural part of Virginia’s First Congressional District. “I depended on the post office for medications,” said Mary. “I think the new postmaster is treating it like a business, but the Post Office is mentioned in the constitution and
Qasim Rashid calls for Removal of Confederate Statue in front of King George Courthouse
8/4/2020 “Remnants of this shameful time in American history belong in history books and museums rather than in the public square." STAFFORD, VA – Today Qasim Rashid, Democratic Candidate for Virginia’s 1st Congressional District, joins the King George branch of the NAACP in calling for the removal of the monument honoring Confederate soldiers that sits on the lawn of the King George Courthouse. “Remnants of this shameful time in American history belong in history books and museums rather than in the public square,'' says Rashid. “I am
Julián Castro Endorses VA-01 Candidate Qasim Rashid
7/30/2020 “From expanding health care and broadband access to tackling climate change, Qasim will deliver results for the people of Virginia’s 1st district." STAFFORD, VA – Today Former Presidential Candidate Julián Castro endorsed human rights lawyer Qasim Rashid, Democratic candidate for Congress in Virginia’s 1st District. Prior to his Presidential run, Castro was the youngest member of President Obama's Cabinet, serving as the 16th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2014 to 2017. His campaign focused on combating the root causes of inequity
Qasim Rashid Hosts Six In-Person Events Throughout the First District
“I believe broadband should be treated like a utility,” said Rashid.
Letter Inviting Congressman Wittman to 6 Debates in VA-01
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