Aasim S. Rawoot
Candidate for Arlington County Treasurer, Special election (term ends 12/31/2027)
Background
- Occupation
- Environmental consultant
An Arlington native and environmental consultant making his first run for office. He has spoken during County Board public-comment periods urging county action on the conflict in Palestine.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes investing county funds in oil and gas companies.
ReportIndependent candidate running for Arlington treasurer for first time since 1991Interview · ARLnow · arlnow.com
“it’s a violation of people’s morals, ethics and values if we choose to then invest in oil and gas companies that contribute to climate change”
Opposes investing county funds in predatory banks or weapons makers.
ReportIndependent candidate running for Arlington treasurer for first time since 1991Interview · ARLnow · arlnow.com
“or predatory banks that take advantage of underrepresented communities, or weapons manufacturers that profit off of human rights violations”
Pledges no changes to how the office collects taxes.
ReportArlington treasurer candidates square off on visions for office’s futureDebate / forum transcript · ARLnow · arlnow.com
“Rawoot said he anticipated making no major immediate operational changes if he wins”
Independent candidate running for Arlington treasurer for first time since 1991Interview · ARLnow · arlnow.com
“He said he doesn’t want to change anything about how the office collects taxes”
Government & transparency
Proposes the treasurer act as a watchdog on county investments.
ReportIndependent candidate running for Arlington treasurer for first time since 1991Interview · ARLnow · arlnow.com
“he wants to push the limits of the position to act as a watchdog on county investments”
All sources (4)
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections: County of Arlington (full ballot)
Election filing · Arlington County Office of Voter Registration and Elections · vote.arlingtonva.gov
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: Arlington County (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Independent candidate running for Arlington treasurer for first time since 1991
Interview · ARLnow · arlnow.com
- Arlington treasurer candidates square off on visions for office’s future
Debate / forum transcript · ARLnow · arlnow.com
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