Sam Rasoul

Sam Rasoul has been serving Virginians as the delegate from Roanoke since he was first elected in 2014. During his time in the General Assembly, he has consistently prioritized everyday Virginians and the future of our planet in the legislation he has carried.

He has a passion for identifying common struggles we all share, and bringing people together to fight for the common good. From speaking out against fracked gas pipelines we don’t need, to voting against ratepayer ripoffs, Sam has been showing up for communities across Virginia fighting for justice.

Sam has a background in healthcare administration, nonprofit management, finance, and organizational change. In 2008, he was the youngest candidate in the US for Congress. In 2016, he launched the Impact Center, which has helped support and train more than 3,000 activists and candidates across Virginia to win through the science of trust and coalition-building.

His guiding philosophy starts with the Golden Rule: Treat others as you would want to be treated. Sam leads with his values of Truth, Love, and Grit.

Sam lives in Roanoke with his spouse, Layaly, and their three children.