RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Ghazala Hashmi says there are significant challenges on the horizon for Virginia and whoever ends up winning the next election.

“We are seeing massive impacts all across Virginia. Most especially in our healthcare, our rural hospitals, our entire healthcare system,” said Hashmi, the Democratic candidate for Virginia lieutenant governor.

The Democrat sat down with 12 On Your Side to talk about the race.

“The lieutenant governor has one foot in the legislative branch and another foot in the executive branch. It’s an opportunity to be a bridge between the two branches of government,” said Hashmi.

The current state senator also knows very well how the role would work.

The lieutenant governor is also the president of the state Senate in Virginia, helping to move th

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