Dan Helmer
@helmerva
VA Delegate District 10 | Iraq & Afghanistan Vet | Small business leader | Father | Husband | Campaigns Chair VA House Dems | Join us:
No president - including Trump - should be able to deploy the National Guard to intimidate voters or undermine our democracy. That’s why I fought to pass the National Guard Integrity and Democracy Protection Act: so Virginia never experiences what DC did.
I’m proud of the work we’ve done to end Virginia’s celebration of the Confederacy - from ending Confederate license plates to eliminating special tax breaks for Confederate organizations. Simply put, we should not honor traitors who fought to preserve slavery.
Proud to chief co-patron @deldavidreid.bsky.social's legislation strengthening the Enslaved Ancestors College Access Scholarship and Memorial Program for descendants of enslaved Virginians and ensuring colleges don’t use higher tuition or fees to cover scholarship costs.
Today, we honor the brave men and women awarded the Purple Heart for their courage and sacrifice. Their service and dedication to our nation will never be forgotten.
Today marks the 61st anniversary of the #VotingRightsAct, a landmark victory for American democracy. I'm proud to serve with the Virginia House Democrats as we work to protect voting rights statewide. Together, we've made Virginia one of the easiest states in the country to vote securely.
Come run with me while I talk about stopping state support for the Confederacy in Virginia and the end of our government celebrating traitors in the Commonwealth.
Proud to have endorsed @shannontaylorva.com and supported her campaign. I’m excited to help elect her to Congress this November.
Thanks to the Fairfax police officers who came out for National Night Out and work to keep our community safe every day.
Tomorrow is Virginia’s #PrimaryDay. Don't forget to vote and have your voice heard. Look up polling location and ballot information at: www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...
I am deeply saddened to hear of former Senator Janet Howell's passing. It was an honor to serve alongside Janet. She devoted decades to serving the people of Fairfax and Virginia. My thoughts are with her family and loved ones during this difficult time. She will be missed.
Democracy works best when more people have a voice, not fewer. It's past time Virginia restored voting rights to people who've paid their debt to society.
Today marks the anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid becoming law, a major step toward ensuring health care isn't determined by your income or your luck. I'm proud of our work in the General Assembly to expand access to care - and I'll keep fighting to protect these programs.
Keep Virginia moving forward. This November, #VoteYES on all three ballot measures.
Housing costs are putting the American dream out of reach for too many Virginians. Join me for a run and learn how @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social, @jetforva.bsky.social, and I are tackling the housing crisis with real solutions.
We're just 100 days away from #ElectionDay. This November, Virginians have the chance to enshrine reproductive freedom, marriage equality, and voting rights in our Constitution. #VoteYES on all three constitutional amendments. Let's get it done, #Virginia.
Every Virginian deserves to feel safe in their community, no matter who they are. Proud to have chief co-patroned Delegate @kathykltran.bsky.social's HB1015 to keep firearms out of the hands of people convicted of misdemeanor hate crimes and better protect vulnerable communities.
Virginia has led the way in defending our freedoms. This November, we have the chance to enshrine those freedoms in our Constitution. Vote YES to protect reproductive freedom, marriage equality, and voting rights for generations to come. Let's get it done.
Great to join my friend Congressman @pkryan.bsky.social last night. Proud to support a fellow West Point grad who's fighting for our democracy, standing up for veterans and working families, and showing that Democrats win tough races. We've got a lot of work ahead, and I'm ready for it.
On this run, I’m talking about how Virginia is leading the way in protecting our democracy, the progress we’ve made, and the work we still have left to do to keep moving our Commonwealth forward.
In the military, we swear an oath to defend the Constitution - not a political party. That's why I wrote the National Guard Integrity and Democracy Protection Act: to ensure Virginia's National Guard can never be weaponized to interfere in our elections.
Great joining the Sully Democrats and helping serve ice cream on a hot summer evening. Always appreciate talking with neighbors about the issues that matter most and how we keep Virginia moving forward.
I'm proud to have authored legislation to ensure students learn the truth about January 6th: a violent attack on our Capitol by MAGA insurrectionists trying to overturn the 2020 election for Donald Trump.
Every eligible Virginian deserves access to the ballot - including service members, seniors, disabled people, and working families. I'm proud to have helped make Virginia one of the easiest states in the country to vote, and I'll keep fighting every day to protect that right.
No matter how many lies Trump tells tonight, he can't rewrite reality: our elections are fair, secure, and accurate. I'll always fight to protect our democracy from election deniers who would rather spread lies and suppress voters than admit they lost.
Virginia's law enforcement officers are part of our communities and proud to be accountable - while Trump's new ICE cowardly hides behind masks. Proud to have chief co-patroned Delegate Charlie Schmidt's HB1482 to promote professionalism and identify ICE agents who are breaking the law.
Trump's MAGA Supreme Court continually puts politics over precedent, expanding his power at the expense of our democracy. We need court reform and justices who will uphold the Constitution - not rewrite it to benefit Donald Trump.
A stronger, more affordable Virginia starts with investing in Virginians. Come run with me and learn how our new budget delivers for working families, teachers, communities, and our Commonwealth’s future.
Our new budget delivers on the issues that matter most to Virginians: affordable housing, higher wages, stronger schools, paid leave, and safer communities.
On this day 158 years ago, the Fourteenth Amendment was ratified, guaranteeing citizenship, protecting the liberty and rights of all Americans, and ensuring equal protection under the law. Our Constitution is only as strong as our commitment to defend it.
Every family deserves to feel safe where they live, work, learn, and worship. I'll never stop fighting for commonsense gun safety measures that keep our communities safe.