Sam Rasoul

Sam Rasoul

Sam Rasoul has served in the House of Delegates since 2014.
Democrat
Currently represents House of Delegates District 38
Contact information for 2026 Regular Session (January 14-March 14)
Office phone: (804) 698-1038
Office email:
Staff:
Legislative Assistant: Elaina Corfield; Administrative Assistant: Shirley Tarlton
Room: 1107
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HB92

Equity in public school funding and staffing; at-risk Program established, standards of quality.
Chief Patron: Sam Rasoul
Status: In House

HB181

Affordable dwelling unit program; adds Roanoke City to list of localities with authority to provide.
Chief Patron: Sam Rasoul
Status: In Senate

HB199

Through-year growth assessment system; alternatives during 2024-2028 school years permitted.
Chief Patron: Sam Rasoul
Status: In Senate

HB275

Employment prohibition exceptions; apprenticeships program for children 16 years of age or older.
Chief Patron: Sam Rasoul
Status: In House

HB332

Teacher licensure; three-year license to teach career and technical education, etc.
Chief Patron: Sam Rasoul
Status: In House

HB334

Additional local sales and use tax to support schools; referendum.
Chief Patron: Sam Rasoul
Status: In Senate

HB423

Roanoke Higher Education Authority; board of trustees; reduces membership.
Chief Patron: Sam Rasoul
Status: In House

HB474

Real estate with delinquent taxes or liens; apptmt. of special commissioner, increases value.
Chief Patron: Sam Rasoul
Status: In House

HB614

History and social science standards and instruction; historically marginalized communities.
Chief Patron: Sam Rasoul
Status: In House

HB643

School Performance and Support Framework; certain changes required.
Chief Patron: Sam Rasoul
Status: In House

HB836

Public schools; right to free public elementary and secondary education, discrimination, etc.
Chief Patron: Sam Rasoul
Status: In House

HB877

Public high school students; opportunity to earn transferable meta-major associate degree, etc.
Chief Patron: Sam Rasoul
Status: In House

HB924

Public Instruction, Super. of; state program to support improvement of low-preforming schools.
Chief Patron: Sam Rasoul
Status: In House

HB1070

Prior conviction; procedure for use as element of offense charged.
Chief Patron: Sam Rasoul
Status: In House

HB1073

State Corporation Commission; pipeline leak detection and repair standards.
Chief Patron: Sam Rasoul
Status: In House

Floor Vote Participation 97%
Close Votes 26
Abstentions 0
Present but Not Voting 3
Changed Votes 0
Voting Unity
Democratic Caucus 77%

Political Party: Democrat
(61% of legislators are Democrat)

Race: Caucasian
(66% of legislators are Caucasian)

Gender: Male
(59% of legislators are Male)

Age: 44
(33% of legislators are 45 and under)

Length of Service: Member since 2024; 12 years of service
(28% of legislators have served for 5-12 years)

Margin of Victory: Won by 10% or More
(67% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)

Birth State: Ohio
(49% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)

Region: District Office Area Code 540
(18% of legislators represent this region)

Education Level: Master's Degree
(28% of legislators have similar education)

Undergrad Public / Private: Private University; Roanoke College
(36% of legislators have a similar undergraduate education)

Attorney: No
(75% of legislators are not attorneys)

Military: Veteran
(11% of legislators have a similar military background)

Occupation: Business People / Consultant, Envigor Consulting
(27% of legislators have a similar occupation)

Stocks/Investments: Between $100,001 and $500,000
(24% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)

Real Estate: Owns property that generates rental income or used for business
(36% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)