Dan Helmer

Dan Helmer is an American politician and retired United States Army Reserve lieutenant colonel currently serving as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates. A graduate of the United States Military Academy and a Rhodes Scholar, he served tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, and South Korea before entering politics. Helmer is known for his progressive policy stances, including support for universal background checks on firearms, public healthcare options, and labor rights. Throughout his career, he has been involved in several high-profile electoral contests and has faced controversy regarding campaign tactics and allegations of misconduct, which he has formally challenged in court.