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

F.C. Joins 7th District in New Redistrict Plan; Beyer in 8th - Falls Church News

Apologies to our readers for publishing the incorrect information provided to us in last week’s paper that long-time Falls Church “favorite son” U.S. Rep. Don Beyer would continue to represent the City of Falls Church in the new congressional redistricting plan that will now be on a statewide ballot on April 21. We chalk it

Virginia Dem runs for new House seat created by redistricting plan

A Democratic lawmaker in the Virginia House of Delegates is running for a newly drawn congressional district this year after playing a key role in the state’s redistricting push. State Del. Dan Helmer announced his candidacy for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District on Wednesday. The redrawn district spans across multiple counties in northern and central Virginia. Helmer framed himself as an anti-Trump candidate in the House race, saying he had …

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

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…

House Democrats drew maps with multiple candidates in mind

by Brandon Jarvis House Democrats considered several candidates’ home location when crafting the new congressional maps — not just incumbents — according to multiple sources familiar with the situation. The home of Del. Dan Helmer, D-Fairfax, who told the New York Times that he recused himself from map-drawing discussions, was shown on the new district proposals as a “possible candidate” early in the process. The Virginia House Democrats and the…