Alex Bastani

Democrat

Positions

Background

I grew up in Northern Virginia, attending public schools from kindergarten all the way through T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria. That’s where I earned my letter playing football; a lesson in teamwork, discipline, and grit that’s stayed with me my whole life. From there, I went on to Boston University, where I double-majored in Economics and Political Science.

Economist at U.S. Department of Labor

I worked as an Economist at the United States Department of Labor while going to law school at night at George Mason University. When I passed the Virginia State Bar on my first try in 1994, it wasn’t just a personal victory it was a testament to the value of hard work and perseverance.

Federal Government

For 34 years, I served the federal government, and along the way, I even found time to coach the freshman boys’ crew team at Yorktown High School in Arlington. Coaching wasn’t just about rowing; it was about teaching young people the power of discipline and teamwork.

Working People

But my real fight has always been for working people. As a union leader and attorney, I represented workers in arbitration, fought for fair negotiations, trained the next generation of legal minds, lobbied for workers’ rights, handled press relations, recruited members, and managed a non-profit with a half-million-dollar annual budget. I’ve seen the deck stacked against workers, and I’ve spent my career fighting to level the playing field.