Sam Rasoul

Sam Rasoul
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 11th district
Assumed office
January 8, 2014
Preceded by Onzlee Ware
Personal details
Born ( 1981 -06-30) June 30, 1981
Warren, Ohio
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Layaly Rasoul
Children 3
Residence Roanoke, Virginia
Alma mater Roanoke College; Hawaii Pacific University
Profession Businessperson
Religion Muslim
Website www.sam4roanoke.com

Sam Rasoul (born June 30, 1981) is an American politician. A Democrat, Rasoul was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in January 2014.[1] He is the only Muslim member of the Virginia General Assembly.[1] He represents the 11th District, which is made up of part of the City of Roanoke.

Rasoul was elected in a special election held on January 7, 2014. The special election was held to fill the vacancy created by the resignation, in November 2013, of Delegate Onzlee Ware.[2] Rasoul received nearly 70% of the vote over his Republican opponent Octavia Johnson.[3] He was inducted into office on January 8, 2014.[4]

Rasoul was born in Warren, Ohio in 1981, the son of Palestinian immigrants.[5] He and his wife Layaly have three children.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Richmond Sunlight » Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke)". www.richmondsunlight.com. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
  2. ↑ Yoon, Erica (January 8, 2014). "Sam Rasoul easily takes Roanoke House of Delegates seat". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  3. ↑ Ballhous, Rebecca (January 8, 2014). "Special Election in Virginia: Another Cliffhanger". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  4. ↑ Sluss, Michael (January 8, 2014). "Rasoul goes to work in Richmond". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  5. ↑ "ColorsVA". colorsva.pub. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
  6. ↑ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 30, 2015.

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