After helping steer redistricting push, Helmer seeks seat in proposed 7th District

By: Markus Schmidt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 1,138

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago


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Virginia Del. Dan Helmer launched his third congressional campaign on Wednesday, backed by a slate of Democratic leaders. Just a few hours later, he brushed aside accusations that he helped engineer a congressional district for himself, arguing instead that he did exactly what his party’s leaders elected him to do: win.

“My role was electing a Democratic majority two years ago so we could fight back against what Trump is doing and reelect it …

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