Dan Helmer
@helmerva.bsky.social
Delegate | Iraq & Afghanistan Vet | Small business leader | Father | Husband | Campaigns Chair VA House Dems | Join us: http://danhelmer.com
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Dan Helmer
@helmerva.bsky.social
· Apr 29
Our one-seat House of Delegates majority protects Virginians from MAGA bills banning abortion, gutting gun safety regulation, and the rest of the Trump / Musk agenda. Here are the 17 candidates I am proud to endorse to protect and grow our majority for all Virginians. 1/6
Every Virginian ought to be able to hold firearms manufacturers and dealers responsible for irresponsible behavior--just like any other industry. Proud to pass HB 21 to make Virginia safe.
February 10, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Every Virginian ought to be able to hold firearms manufacturers and dealers responsible for irresponsible behavior--just like any other industry. Proud to pass HB 21 to make Virginia safe.
January 6th is a day that will live in infamy. This bill is critical to ensuring that public school students who learn about it have an opportunity to learn the truth.
February 9, 2026 at 9:43 PM
January 6th is a day that will live in infamy. This bill is critical to ensuring that public school students who learn about it have an opportunity to learn the truth.
Proud to have worked with a bipartisan group of public servants to pass HB1377 to continue building leaders of character at VMI while eliminating remnants of the Lost Cause and safeguarding cadets against sexual assault and racism.
February 6, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Proud to have worked with a bipartisan group of public servants to pass HB1377 to continue building leaders of character at VMI while eliminating remnants of the Lost Cause and safeguarding cadets against sexual assault and racism.
It's been too long, but glad to see an Assault Weapons Ban pass the House and head to the Senate -- and to have a former Moms Demand volunteer, @abigailspanberger.com, as governor.
February 5, 2026 at 10:59 PM
It's been too long, but glad to see an Assault Weapons Ban pass the House and head to the Senate -- and to have a former Moms Demand volunteer, @abigailspanberger.com, as governor.
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Affordable energy & lower energy bills comes from maximizing our current grid, building as much solar & battery storage as possible, and making homes energy efficient.
That’s what my package of legislation w/ @katrinacallsen.com @philforvirginia.bsky.social @helmerva.bsky.social & Del Herring does.
That’s what my package of legislation w/ @katrinacallsen.com @philforvirginia.bsky.social @helmerva.bsky.social & Del Herring does.
January 31, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Affordable energy & lower energy bills comes from maximizing our current grid, building as much solar & battery storage as possible, and making homes energy efficient.
That’s what my package of legislation w/ @katrinacallsen.com @philforvirginia.bsky.social @helmerva.bsky.social & Del Herring does.
That’s what my package of legislation w/ @katrinacallsen.com @philforvirginia.bsky.social @helmerva.bsky.social & Del Herring does.
Standing with Virginia and America during today’s ICE Out of Everywhere National Day of Action. Our democracy - everyone in our democracy - is worth protecting
January 31, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Standing with Virginia and America during today’s ICE Out of Everywhere National Day of Action. Our democracy - everyone in our democracy - is worth protecting
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We applaud their continued commitment to keeping Virginians safe, and are grateful for the leadership of @helmerva.bsky.social, @marcussimon.com, and @delciaprice85.bsky.social.
January 30, 2026 at 7:03 PM
We applaud their continued commitment to keeping Virginians safe, and are grateful for the leadership of @helmerva.bsky.social, @marcussimon.com, and @delciaprice85.bsky.social.
It's been too long. Glad to move the assault weapons ban forward.
January 30, 2026 at 11:15 PM
It's been too long. Glad to move the assault weapons ban forward.
People should be able to afford a place to live near where they work. That is why I was proud to pass HB 816.
January 29, 2026 at 11:45 PM
People should be able to afford a place to live near where they work. That is why I was proud to pass HB 816.
We need more housing so kids can afford to live near where they grew up. That's why we passed HB 804 today.
January 29, 2026 at 11:15 PM
We need more housing so kids can afford to live near where they grew up. That's why we passed HB 804 today.
Tired of the attacks on government workers and of Republican delegates who think being a government worker means you don’t deserve to be considered a constituent.
January 29, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Tired of the attacks on government workers and of Republican delegates who think being a government worker means you don’t deserve to be considered a constituent.
We proposed a bill that says you can't lie about January 6th to public school students. The testimony against it shows exactly why that bill is needed.
January 29, 2026 at 12:30 AM
We proposed a bill that says you can't lie about January 6th to public school students. The testimony against it shows exactly why that bill is needed.
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House Voting Rights sub reports out @helmerva.bsky.social
bill to ensure no one can buy votes like Elon Musk did, prohibiting bribing individuals to register to vote (general voter registration drives that cost money to run are not included, as long as it's not a direct bribe).
bill to ensure no one can buy votes like Elon Musk did, prohibiting bribing individuals to register to vote (general voter registration drives that cost money to run are not included, as long as it's not a direct bribe).
January 28, 2026 at 12:27 PM
House Voting Rights sub reports out @helmerva.bsky.social
bill to ensure no one can buy votes like Elon Musk did, prohibiting bribing individuals to register to vote (general voter registration drives that cost money to run are not included, as long as it's not a direct bribe).
bill to ensure no one can buy votes like Elon Musk did, prohibiting bribing individuals to register to vote (general voter registration drives that cost money to run are not included, as long as it's not a direct bribe).
For the second time this month, I watched ICE shoot an American citizen in cold blood. This invasion must end. There must be justice. We are working daily in the Virginia House to protect Virginia and Virginians from being next.
January 25, 2026 at 5:03 PM
For the second time this month, I watched ICE shoot an American citizen in cold blood. This invasion must end. There must be justice. We are working daily in the Virginia House to protect Virginia and Virginians from being next.
Today, I introduced a bill to study whether taxpayers should continue to support VMI. Read more about it here: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
January 21, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Today, I introduced a bill to study whether taxpayers should continue to support VMI. Read more about it here: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Today, Gavin left the entire committee and audience awed as he testified in support of my bill, HB 216, which makes sure amputee kids like him can get the prosthetics they need to walk, run, and play. We were all inspired.
January 20, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Today, Gavin left the entire committee and audience awed as he testified in support of my bill, HB 216, which makes sure amputee kids like him can get the prosthetics they need to walk, run, and play. We were all inspired.
This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I am proud to honor the legacy of an incredible leader in American history.
January 20, 2026 at 1:06 AM
This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I am proud to honor the legacy of an incredible leader in American history.
Just watched a fantastic State of the Commonwealth speech delivered by Virginia's first female governor @abigailspanberger.com
January 19, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Just watched a fantastic State of the Commonwealth speech delivered by Virginia's first female governor @abigailspanberger.com
For the first time in 75 governors and 250 years, welcoming HER excellency @abigailspanberger.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:09 PM
For the first time in 75 governors and 250 years, welcoming HER excellency @abigailspanberger.com
So stoked to stand with our new Governor @abigailspanberger.com
January 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM
So stoked to stand with our new Governor @abigailspanberger.com
Celebrated last night as Co-Chair of the Jay Jones inauguration and now excited to be part of the House Inaugural Committee to escort Governor-elect Spanberger as she’s sworn in at noon!
January 17, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Celebrated last night as Co-Chair of the Jay Jones inauguration and now excited to be part of the House Inaugural Committee to escort Governor-elect Spanberger as she’s sworn in at noon!
Karen and I are excited to celebrate this great day for Democracy in Virginia! (P.S. Anyone have a 🎩 - they didn’t have one!)
January 17, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Karen and I are excited to celebrate this great day for Democracy in Virginia! (P.S. Anyone have a 🎩 - they didn’t have one!)
Great first day chairing the Committee on Counties, Cities, and Towns (and Shires)!
January 16, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Great first day chairing the Committee on Counties, Cities, and Towns (and Shires)!
✅Voting rights
✅Reproductive rights
✅Marriage rights
✅Democracy
In Virginia’s constitution. Going to vote now so we can send it to the people!
✅Reproductive rights
✅Marriage rights
✅Democracy
In Virginia’s constitution. Going to vote now so we can send it to the people!
January 14, 2026 at 8:48 PM
✅Voting rights
✅Reproductive rights
✅Marriage rights
✅Democracy
In Virginia’s constitution. Going to vote now so we can send it to the people!
✅Reproductive rights
✅Marriage rights
✅Democracy
In Virginia’s constitution. Going to vote now so we can send it to the people!