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Alaha Ahrar

Independent · Virginia · 2026

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U.S. House, VA-7Virginia · 2026
Top priorities
  • Affordability for working families facing rising rents, health care costs and stagnant wages
  • Accountability to constituents rather than political action committees

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Alaha Ahrar is an Afghan immigrant based in Dumfries who serves as chief executive officer of International Kindness Sharing, per the University of Mary Washington. She holds a bachelor's degree from UMW and a master's in social justice and human rights from George Mason University, and is running as an independent for Virginia's 7th Congressional District.

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