VA Delegate District 10 | Iraq & Afghanistan Vet | Small business leader | Dad | Husband | Campaigns Chair VA House Dems | Join us: danhelmer.com
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Great to be in Huntington today talking with volunteers about the importance of organizing at the grassroots level.
Every conversation, every knock, and every phone call matters. It all builds kind of movement we need to keep Virginia moving forward this November.
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Housing costs are too high, and Virginia needs more homes.
Proud to see HB820 and HB655 signed into law - two bills that will help expand housing options, reduce barriers to development, and make housing more affordable.
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Jun 12
As a gun owner and Army veteran, I know military-style weapons don't belong in our communities.
That's why I spent the last seven years fighting to pass Virginia's Assault Weapons Ban. This law will save lives and make our families and communities safer.
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Jun 10
It's time for the Senate to put an end to Trump's insane and reckless war in Iran.
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Proud to join @GovernorVA at the Cavco manufacturing plant in Rocky Mount for the Virginia HOME Act signing.
Glad to see HB655, which I chief co-patroned, become law - expanding housing options, supporting homeownership, and making housing more affordable. A great move forward.
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Jun 8
Too many Virginians are forced to go without critical care because their insurance doesn’t cover it.
That’s why I’m proud to have co-patroned HB328 with @RipSullivan6 - expanding coverage for fertility treatment, doula care, hearing aids, and other essential health services.
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Jun 7
Because of Donald Trump, a convicted Jan. 6 insurrectionist now has a role in the Pentagon office responsible for counterterrorism.
We need leaders who will defend American democracy and hold this administration accountable - not reward extremists who attacked law enforcement.
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Jun 6
On D-Day, we honor the courage of Allied troops who stormed Normandy and helped liberate Europe from tyranny.
Their sacrifice changed the course of history. As a veteran, I carry that legacy. We owe them gratitude, remembrance, and a commitment to the freedoms they defended.
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Jun 5
Today, I’m wearing orange for #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay.
Virginia has made real progress on gun safety, but our work isn’t finished. Together, we can continue building safer communities and preventing gun violence. #WearOrange
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Jun 4
Great joining @arlingtondems and speaking with Democrats about the challenges ahead and the opportunities we have to keep Virginia moving forward.
Thank you to everyone who came out and remains committed to organizing, engaging, and fighting for our Commonwealth.
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Trump may be giving up on his $1.8 billion fund for Jan. 6 insurrectionists, but he hasn’t given up on trying to rewrite history.
That’s why I authored legislation to ensure Virginia students learn the truth about the violent attack on our Capitol - and the dangers of extremism.
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Great to join the community for this year's Clifton Caboose Twilight Run!
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Happy #PrideMonth, Virginia!
This year, we have the opportunity to protect marriage equality and ensure fairness and dignity for all Virginians. #VoteYes
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🇺🇸America is the greatest idea the world has ever seen! 🇺🇸
“They meant to set up a standard maxim for free society…constantly spreading and deepening its influence, and augmenting the happiness and value of life to all people of all colors everywhere.” - Abraham Lincoln
Ossoff: This is what small men like Donald Trump and JD Vance and Stephen Miller will never understand—that our national greatness flows not through our blood or our genes, but through our ideas.
Americans are not a race, we're a people united not by ethnicity, but by our shared convictions, and that is what makes us exceptional
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May 31
Had a great time yesterday joining Supervisor @RachnaHeizer at Braddock Bark!
Great to see so many families and local organizations working together to support our community and help dogs get adopted. #DogsForDan
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May 30
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our meet and greet with Mary Baylor and @MomsDemand.
I appreciated the thoughtful questions about gun violence prevention and public safety. Virginians want gun safety laws that keep our communities safe, and I’m committed to that fight.
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May 29
Virginia taxpayers should not be subsidizing organizations that celebrate traitors who waged war to preserve slavery.
That’s why I’m proud to have chief co-patroned legislation ending state tax breaks for Confederate organizations like the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
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May 29
Democrats know how to organize, fight, and deliver.
Because of the work we put in across Virginia, we expanded our House majority, passed an assault weapons ban, and pushed back against Trump and MAGA extremism.
We’ve got more work ahead - and we’re ready for it.
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May 29
Great joining the Springfield Democrats BBQ and talking about the road ahead for Virginia.
As Trump and MAGA Republicans continue attacking our rights and our democracy, it’s more important than ever that we organize, stay engaged, and keep moving Virginia forward.
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May 28
Great sharing an update on the constitutional amendments before Virginians this November.
From protecting reproductive freedom and marriage equality to restoring voting rights, I encourage every Virginian to vote YES to ensure we lead in protecting our rights and our democracy.
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