For Immediate Release: March 23, 2026

Contact: Sreyashe Dhar, sreyashe@nextchapterpac.org

RICHMOND, VA — Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi today announced the launch of Next Chapter PAC, a new political action committee focused on backing leaders and ideas that strengthen the Commonwealth and inspire Virginians to join in building a next chapter that promises opportunity for all.

“With the launch of Next Chapter PAC, we’re building the momentum to bring people together and move Virginia forward,” said Lieutenant Governor Hashmi. “I’m traveling across the Commonwealth, listening, organizing, and working alongside Virginians to turn shared priorities into real progress.”

In the days surrounding the launch, Lieutenant Governor Hashmi is already engaging directly with Virginians and leading a coordinated push to expand participation and organize around key issues across the Commonwealth:

• Speaking with Mount Vernon Democrats about Virginia’s April 21 redistricting referendum, emphasizing the importance of fair representation and pushing back against ongoing threats to democracy

• Addressing the congregation at Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church to encourage early participation in the redistricting referendum

• Joining volunteers and phone bankers organized by the Center for Common Ground to support early voting outreach efforts

• Releasing a personal message to voters encouraging early voting participation

• Casting her own early vote in Richmond to underscore the importance of civic engagement

• Speaking at a reproductive rights event to educate and mobilize support around the reproductive freedom referendum

• Participating in Network NOVA’s Friday Power Lunch to connect with advocates and organizers

• Leading a canvass launch in Henrico focused on voter outreach and engagement

• Rallying support for early voting at the No Kings 3 Richmond protest

• Delivering the keynote address at the Virginia Young Democrats Convention in Norfolk, energizing the next generation of leaders

In the months ahead, Lieutenant Governor Hashmi will continue this work across Virginia, staying engaged with communities and focused on the issues that matter most to Virginians. More information about Next Chapter PAC can be found at nextchapterpac.org.