Dan Helmer attended United States Military Academy at West Point, where he received his Bachelor of Science in History. He then attended the University of Oxford, where he received his Master of Philosophy in International Relations. He currently lives in Fairfax County with his wife and his two sons.

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Dan Helmer is currently the Director of Rios Partners and an Instructor in the Department of Social Sciences at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He was previously a project leader at Boston Consulting Group from 2014-2017.

Dan Helmer is currently the delegate for Virginia's 40th district. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his second term. He is on the Communications, Technology, and Innovation Committee; and the Agriculture, Chesapeake, and Natural Resources Committee.

Legiscan, VA SB1323

Legiscan, VA HB1783

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that will lower energy bills for Virginian’s by $6-$7 per month by changing the way Virginia’s monopoly energy provider, Dominion Energy, can set prices.

As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have banned Virginia’s government from banning or restricting the use of natural gas.

- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that will lower energy bills for Virginian’s by $6-$7 per month by changing the way Virginia’s monopoly energy provider, Dominion Energy, can set prices. 
- As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have banned Virginia’s government from banning or restricting the use of natural gas.

Energy & the Environment

Virginia's Legislative Information System, VA SB0451

Legiscan, VA HB2294

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that lowered taxes on groceries from 2.5% to 1%, except for alcohol, tobacco, and prepared hot foods. Diapers and feminine hygiene products were included in the tax decrease.

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that limits the amount of THC in hemp products to 0.3% of the product and 2 milligrams total. Possession of marijuana is decriminalized in Virginia but there is no legal market for sales of THC products.

- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that lowered taxes on groceries from 2.5% to 1%, except for alcohol, tobacco, and prepared hot foods. Diapers and feminine hygiene products were included in the tax decrease.  
- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that limits the amount of THC in hemp products to 0.3% of the product and 2 milligrams total. Possession of marijuana is decriminalized in Virginia but there is no legal market for sales of THC products.

Economy

Legiscan, VA HB2427

As a state delegate, did not vote regarding a bill that would have let patients sue hospitals that weren’t transparent about their prices for services.

Wants to lower the cost of private health insurance for Virginians.

Passed legislation ensuring that free care clinics could dispense prescription medication in order to lower costs.

- As a state delegate, did not vote regarding a bill that would have let patients sue hospitals that weren’t transparent about their prices for services. 
- Supports expansion of Medicaid.
- Wants to lower the cost of private health insurance for Virginians.
- Supports abortion.
- Passed legislation ensuring that free care clinics could dispense prescription medication in order to lower costs.

Healthcare

Legiscan, VA HB2432

Legiscan, VA SB1515

As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have required school principals to tell parents if their child tells a school employee that they don’t identify with their gender assigned at birth or asks to be identified by another gender.

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that lets companies be sued for publishing or distributing online content that is “harmful to minors” without checking the age of the internet users accessing the content.

- As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have required school principals to tell parents if their child tells a school employee that they don’t identify with their gender assigned at birth or asks to be identified by another gender. 
- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that lets companies be sued for publishing or distributing online content that is “harmful to minors” without checking the age of the internet users accessing the content.

Education

Virginia's Legislative Information System, VA HB2387

Virginia's Legislative Information System, VA HB1642

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that gives people $300 off their taxes if they buy a gun safe or lock box. The credit expires in 2027.

As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have let drug dealers be charged with murder if one of their customers dies of a drug overdose. The punishment would have been 5-40 years in prison.

Plans to pass legislation implementing universal background checks on all gun sales.

Intends to ensure domestic abusers cannot possess firearms.

- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that gives people $300 off their taxes if they buy a gun safe or lock box. The credit expires in 2027. 
- As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have let drug dealers be charged with murder if one of their customers dies of a drug overdose. The punishment would have been 5-40 years in prison. 
- Plans to pass legislation implementing universal background checks on all gun sales.
- Intends to ensure domestic abusers cannot possess firearms.
- Supports gun control.

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- The Virginia General Assembly, made up of the House of Delegates and the State Senate, is responsible for creating state laws.  
- Your state delegate serves your local district in the Virginia House of Delegates, advocating for your community's needs and interests.  
- Delegates have the power to write, sponsor, and vote on proposed legislation, including all bills related to the state budget, which begin in the House of Delegates.  
- The House of Delegates consists of 100 members, each elected to represent one district.  
- Delegates serve two-year terms and receive an annual salary of $17,640.