LEESBURG, Va. — A special election will take place on January 7, 2025, to fill the Virginia Senate seat in the 32nd District, which has become vacant following the resignation of Suhas Subramanyam. Subramanyam, who served in the Virginia Senate, is stepping down to represent Virginia in the U.S. Congress. The special election, set to be held in Loudoun County, will determine the next state senator to represent the district.
On Monday, Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas officially announced the special election to fill the vacancy in the Virginia Senate. Subramanyam’s resignation has created the need for this election. The 32nd District includes parts of Loudoun County, and the seat has attracted considerable attention as voters prepare to choose a new representative.
According to Lucas, the election is set for January 7, 2025. The deadline for candidates to file for the special election is November 18 by 5:00 p.m. The announcement has set in motion the process of determining who will step into the role and continue to represent the interests of the 32nd District in the Virginia Senate.
In preparation for the election, the Loudoun County Democratic Committee has announced several candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in the 32nd Senate District. A caucus will be held on Saturday to allow Democratic voters in the district to choose their nominee for the special election. The caucus will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at various locations across Loudoun County, including:
- Sterling Community Center (120 Enterprise Street, Sterling, VA 20164)
- Moorefield Station Elementary School (22325 Mooreview Parkway, Ashburn, VA 20148)
- Cedar Lane Elementary School (43700 Tolamac Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147)
- Madison’s Trust Elementary School (42380 Creighton Road, Brambleton, VA 20148)
- Hutchison Farm Elementary School (42819 Center Street, South Riding, VA 20152)
The Democratic candidates running for the nomination include:
Hurunnessa Fariad
Fariad’s platform centers on amplifying the voices of working-class families, survivors, and diverse communities. Learn more about her at fariad4va.com.Ibraheem Samirah
Samirah, a previous Delegate for the district, is seeking to continue his work in public service. More information can be found on his website: samirahforstatesenate.com.Puja Khanna
Khanna brings a background in public health and a commitment to improving the lives of families in Virginia. For more details, visit pujaforvirginia.com.Buta Biberaj
Biberaj is the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Loudoun County and is running on a platform focused on justice and public safety. More about her campaign can be found at butaforvirginia.com.Kannan Srinivasan
Srinivasan is an advocate for technology-driven policy changes and inclusivity. Learn more about him at kannanfordelegate.com.Sreedhar NagiReddi
NagiReddi’s campaign focuses on environmental sustainability and social equity. For more information, visit sreeforvirginia.com.
The Democratic caucus is open to all registered voters in the 32nd District who identify as Democrats. Participants in the caucus must sign a declaration affirming their Democratic affiliation and their commitment to supporting the nominee in the upcoming January election.
The caucus is a crucial part of the democratic process, allowing district residents to have their voices heard in choosing a candidate who will represent them in the Virginia Senate. The election itself will ultimately decide who will take over for Suhas Subramanyam and continue representing the interests of Loudoun County in the state legislature.
For more information on the special election, the candidates, and the caucus, visit Loudoun Democrats.
