VA Delegate District 10 | Iraq & Afghanistan Vet | Small business leader | Father | Husband | Campaigns Chair VA House Dems | Join us: http://danhelmer.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3mmd3am2tir25At a time when our democracy is under constant attack by Trump and his cronies, my fellow Virginia Democrats and I remain focused on a simple principle: the will of the people must be respected.20 May 2026 23:39 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmd3am2tir25https://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3mmanppan662sNo matter your religion, you should be safe in America. The hate crime targeting Muslim worshipers in San Diego is abhorrent and my heart goes out to the families of those lost and the entire Muslim community.20 May 2026 00:31 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmanppan662shttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3mm66vyo5rv2mGrateful to join NoVA Labor’s “Tribute to Labor” Dinner and celebrate the strength of Northern Virginia’s labor movement. I’m honored to stand with the men and women who keep our communities running every day, and proud to be in this fight together.19 May 2026 01:01 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm66vyo5rv2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3mlysw3jyys2eThis campaign may be over, but our work is not. We’ll keep fighting for voting rights, reproductive freedom, equality, and a democracy where voters - not Trump’s packed courts - have the final say. Thank you to everyone who stood with us. Let’s keep going.16 May 2026 21:43 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlysw3jyys2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3mlwkesicgk2yI’ve always believed power belongs with the people, not unelected judges. That fight doesn’t end here. I’ll always stand up to protect our democracy and ensure voters have the final say.16 May 2026 00:05 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwkesicgk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3mlwhwa4jv425Behind every fight for gun safety are families carrying unimaginable loss. Yesterday, Virginia took a major step forward when Gov. Spanberger signed our assault weapons ban into law. I’m proud to have fought for the last 7 years to get this done.15 May 2026 23:21 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwhwa4jv425https://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3mlvngehdtv2nI've always been a strong supporter of collective bargaining - and was proud to vote to end right to work in 2021. While we didn't get collective bargaining done for public sector workers this year, we won't stop until we do.15 May 2026 15:27 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvngehdtv2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3mlu5lrdykp2yAfter years of work and multiple vetoes, the assault weapons ban I authored has been signed into law - the first in the South. We’ve taken on the gun lobby, passed it through the legislature, and now delivered. This is a major step toward safer communities across Virginia.15 May 2026 01:11 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlu5lrdykp2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3mlrfqqwios247 years ago, I wrote a bill to require infertility coverage, including IVF, in VA. Last year we passed it. Today @abigailspanberger.com signed coverage on Exchange plans into law. Grateful to work with Delegate Rip Sullivan on this big step forward for Virginia families.13 May 2026 22:59 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlrfqqwios24https://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3mlqexwwpw62yVirginians were loud and clear at the ballot box - and it’s shocking to see unelected Republican judges override the will of the voters. But we’re not backing down. We’ll keep fighting and hold extreme politicians accountable this November.13 May 2026 13:12 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqexwwpw62yhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3mlou2obosr2uYesterday, Gov. Spanberger signed the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act into law - legislation led by my friend @brianasewellva.bsky.social that I'm proud to have co-patroned since 2020. No Virginian should have to choose between their job and caring for themselves or a loved one.12 May 2026 22:37 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlou2obosr2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3mlmh5lgfut2yVirginia voters made their choice - and it’s deeply disappointing to see partisan judges override that decision to give Donald Trump what he wanted.11 May 2026 23:40 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlmh5lgfut2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3mlj4l5kxry2sHappy Mother’s Day to my incredible wife, my mom, my grandmother, my sister, and all the moms who give so much to their families every day! Thank you for everything you do and all the love you bring into our lives.10 May 2026 15:53 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlj4l5kxry2shttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3mle2wugbcc26Voters should decide elections - not partisan judges. I’ve spent my life fighting for this country and our democracy, and I’m never going to stop.08 May 2026 15:41 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mle2wugbcc26https://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3mldw2lvbql2sThank you, Commonwealth's Attorney @stevedescano.bsky.social, for your leadership and standing up for fairness and public safety in Fairfax County. Steve leads with courage and conviction. I’m grateful for his partnership and proud to work alongside leaders like him for safer communities.08 May 2026 14:13 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldw2lvbql2shttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3mlclawdkmj2uI’ve spent years taking on Trump’s extremism and the special interests backing it - and winning. From protecting reproductive rights to passing an assault weapons ban and expanding Democratic majorities, I know how to fight tough battles - and deliver real results.08 May 2026 01:27 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlclawdkmj2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3mlbtwwfttz25Grateful for the incredible teachers who show up every day for our kids and help shape their futures. Thank you for all you do. #TeacherAppreciationWeek07 May 2026 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbtwwfttz25https://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3mlbfhosiqn25Thank you, @braddocksupervisor.bsky.social, for your support and leadership in our community. Rachna shows what it means to put families and public safety first. I’m grateful for her partnership, and I’ll keep fighting alongside leaders like her for a safer, stronger Virginia.07 May 2026 14:11 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbfhosiqn25https://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3mla44ybwd32mArlington always brings smart questions and honest conversations. Really appreciated the chance to sit down with folks, talk through this moment we’re in, and share why I believe Democrats need to stop playing defense and start going on offense.07 May 2026 01:51 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mla44ybwd32mhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3ml7lwiedkv2gWhen politicians and courts restrict access to basic reproductive care, they put women’s health and lives at risk. I’ve fought this battle in Virginia, and in Congress I’ll keep fighting to make sure those decisions stay where they belong: between women and their providers.06 May 2026 21:01 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7lwiedkv2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3ml7cttsnxk2sThank you, Andy. Your courage in the face of unimaginable loss moved me - and it’s why I do this. Taking on the NRA and passing real gun safety laws is tough, but it’s what Virginians deserve. I’ll keep fighting for common-sense laws that save lives - now and in Congress.06 May 2026 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7cttsnxk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3ml5lnu6vgf2nWe can’t keep repeating the same mistakes of reckless wars of choice and expecting different results. These decisions have real consequences - for service members, their families, and everyday Virginians. It’s on us to stop this - and pressure Congress to end the conflict now.06 May 2026 01:51 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5lnu6vgf2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3ml5chu5gkn2wI’ve never backed down from a tough fight - from taking on special interests to leading the effort to pass an assault weapons ban in Virginia, now on Governor Spanberger’s desk. I work for you, Virginia - and I’ll keep fighting for families, not special interests.05 May 2026 23:07 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5chu5gkn2whttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3ml4m2cecdk2sIt was great to be in Fairfax meeting with neighbors in the community I’m proud to call home. We covered the real challenges families are facing right now - and what it takes to actually get things done across our Commonwealth.05 May 2026 16:25 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4m2cecdk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3ml4m23sj7k2xIt was great to be in Fairfax meeting with neighbors in the community I’m proud to call home. We covered the real challenges families are facing right now - and what it takes to actually get things done across our Commonwealth.05 May 2026 16:25 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4m23sj7k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3ml32b4zlis2eI beat Trump’s candidates at the ballot box. I beat his attempt to rig the elections. Now he’s lawyering up because he knows I’m coming for him in Congress.05 May 2026 01:34 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml32b4zlis2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3ml2zugqdk22uGreat to be at the 26th Annual Sturdivant Labor Award Brunch with the 11th Congressional District Democratic Committee, celebrating the leaders and organizers who are building a stronger, more just economy. Proud to stand with labor and everyone fighting for dignity on the job.05 May 2026 01:27 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2zugqdk22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3ml2wvuqm7c2eReproductive rights are fundamental, and I’ve spent years fighting to protect them in Virginia - from defending abortion access to expanding IVF coverage. We’ve defeated every anti-choice extremist who’s challenged us, and I’m committed to continuing that fight.05 May 2026 00:35 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2wvuqm7c2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/helmerva.bsky.social/post/3ml22kmgv7z2wMay the 4th be with you. Thanks for having me, Braddock Dems. Great to talk about how to keep delivering for Virginians.04 May 2026 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:eekfnqmf33cgjjslmla6phlm/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml22kmgv7z2w