I’ve concluded that the proposed takeover of Dominion Energy with NextEra is not in the best interest of Virginians.
Ghazala Hashmi
The Public Record
American politician, academic administrator and educator (born 1964)
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October 7, 2026
The public wanted assurances that this most essential public good will remain safe, and will remain reliable.
— Ghazala Hashmi
An acquisition of this size and significance requires a thorough, transparent review.
The existing baseline questions allow the applicants to frame the narrative in their own terms, potentially omitting the details, rigorous data support, and challenging topics necessary for a true public-interest review.
Both companies share the goal of ensuring that the Commission and the public have full knowledge of all reasons for and possible effects of the transaction.
The huge disparities that we have in educational opportunities because of our outdated funding formula are causing a great deal of hardship in our rural counties.
Virginia is continuing to work to address the technological shifts, and we still have much more to do as we keep up with the pace of change.
As the Democratic ticket running to serve as Virginia's next Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General, we are united in our focus on the issues that matter to our fellow Virginians.





