Sam Rasoul
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| Sam Rasoul | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 11th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Onzlee Ware |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 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, he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in January 2014. 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.[1] Rasoul received nearly 70% of the vote over his Republican opponent Octavia Johnson.[2] He was inducted into office on January 8, 2014.[3]
References
- ↑ Yoon, Erica (January 8, 2014). "Sam Rasoul easily takes Roanoke House of Delegates seat". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
- ↑ Ballhous, Rebecca (January 8, 2014). "Special Election in Virginia: Another Cliffhanger". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 8. 2014.
- ↑ Sluss, Michael (January 8, 2014). "Rasoul goes to work in Richmond". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
External links
- "Virginia House of Delegates; Delegate Sam Rasoul". Virginia House of Delegates.
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