Wisam Abdulraouf Rasul: Championing Education and Community in Virginia’s 2025 Elections
Democratic Delegate Continues Leadership in Virginia Following Historic 2025 Re‑Election.
Wisam Abdulraouf Rasul (وسام عبدالرؤوف رسول) is a Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Roanoke and surrounding areas in southwest Virginia. He has served in the Virginia legislature since 2014, when he first won a special election, and has successfully won re‑election multiple times, most recently in the 2025 Virginia House of Delegates election.
Rasul is one of the longest‑serving Muslim state lawmakers in the United States and among the few Palestinian‑American elected officials in state government. His political career focuses on affordable healthcare, education, environmental protection, and social justice.
Historic Re‑Election Signals Strong Local Support
In the 2025 election, Rasul won a resounding re‑election victory, demonstrating strong local support in a district that blends Democratic-leaning urban voters with more conservative rural areas. His ongoing success reflects his commitment to constituent engagement and addressing everyday concerns such as housing, utilities, and economic opportunity.
Rasul’s re‑election also highlights broader demographic and political shifts in Virginia, where increasing diversity has strengthened support for progressive candidates. Beyond legislative duties, he serves on committees focused on education policy and expanding access to resources for communities across the state.
