On Thursday, Sen. Ghazala Hashmi (D-Chesterfield) officially entered the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor. This announcement is shortly after, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney quit his bid for governor and jumped into the race to be the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor. Last month, her office declined to comment to Dogwood beyond texting that “big news is coming soon.” Well, the news is here! For more news and updates like this, follow us vadogwoodnews #governorrace2025 #lieutenantgovernor #lieutenant #senhashmi #ghazalahashmi #chesterfieldva #levarstoney #mayorstoney #spanberger #abigailspanberger #reproductiverights #reproductiveright #virginiagovernor #prescriptiondrug #prescriptiondrugprices #governor #rights #democrat #nominee #virginianews #virginiapolitics