Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller Joins Support for Virginia Lieutenant Governor Candidate Ghazala Hashmi

ANNAPOLIS, MD — 
Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller attended a Virginia event supporting Democratic nominee Ghazala Hashmi for lieutenant governor, highlighting ties between the two leaders.

The event was hosted by Dr. Sushil and Asha Jain in partnership with the AAPI Victory Fund, Vaibhav Jain, and a dedicated host committee, bringing together supporters from across the region to celebrate Dr. Hashmi’s historic candidacy and record of public service.

Lt. Governor Miller and Dr. Hashmi share remarkable similarities. Both were born in Hyderabad, India, and immigrated to the United States as young girls, Miller to New York and Hashmi to Georgia. Both built their lives through education and public service: Miller as a civil engineer and legislator in Maryland, and Hashmi as an educator and state senator in Virginia. Each represents a generation of immigrant women who transformed their experiences into service to their communities.

Miller made history in 2022 as the first South Asian woman ever elected Lieutenant Governor in the United States, while Hashmi, if elected, would become the second South Asian woman and the first Muslim-American woman elected to statewide office in the nation. Both women, born in 1964, reflect a shared generation of leadership, one rooted in inclusion, opportunity, and the belief that public service can expand access and equity for all.

The event also highlighted the closeness of Maryland and Virginia, two neighboring states that share common challenges and aspirations in education, workforce development, and civic engagement. Lt. Governor Miller’s participation reflected Maryland’s commitment to collaboration across borders and to advancing leaders who bring diverse perspectives to government.

Together, Miller and Hashmi embody a growing movement of women who are redefining leadership in America, leaders whose stories remind us that the strength of our nation lies in its diversity and in the shared values that unite neighboring states and communities.

The Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Early in-person voting is already underway and will continue through Saturday, November 1, 2025.