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Delegate Briana Sewell

@brianasewellva.bsky.social

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Member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing my forever home in the 25th District. Advocate for Investing in Our Children’s Futures, Supporting Working Families, and Advocating for Veterans & Service Members.

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Delegate Briana Sewell @brianasewellva.bsky.social · Jan 13

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Delegate Briana Sewell @brianasewellva.bsky.social · 12d

That is why Chairman Luke Torian and I partnered with UVAHealth to ensure that residents of Northern VA and the Shenandoah Valley, regardless of income or zip code, have timely access to mammograms. Early detection saves lives. Schedule your mammogram today and help spread the word!

Delegate Briana Sewell @brianasewellva.bsky.social · 12d

Tomorrow marks the beginning of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, a time to reflect, and recommit to saving lives. In 2025, 7,600 Virginians will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and 1,100 will lose their lives to the disease. We can do better, and we will!

3 pictures are on a blue background with the test "$500,000 secured for a mobile mammography unit" The first picture is Delegate Sewell in a pink jacket in front of a lectern, with the mobile mammography couch in the background. The second has Delegate Sewell, Chairman Luke Torian, and others standing in a line. The third is Delegate Sewell and other assembled guests cutting the ribbon in front of the coach.

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 16d

PWC Hunger Free will be at the Giant grocery stores in Manassas (Bull Run Plaza) and Gainesville (Virginia Gateway) collecting donated food for local pantries.
Gainesville: Saturday-Sunday, 10AM-6PM.
Manassas: Saturday, 10AM-6PM
Please share the flyer to help prevent hunger in Prince William County.

Community Problem - Community Solution
Let’s make PWC Hunger Free
Our food pantries in PWC are in need of food to stock their shelves and have asked for our help.
PWC Hunger Free is holding food drives all weekend long. Please stop by and make a donation.
Saturday, Sept. 27, 10AM-2PM:
Giant Food
10864 Sudley Manor Drive
Manassas, VA 20109
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27-28, 10AM-6PM:
Giant Food
7575 Linton Hall Road
Gainesville, VA 20155

In support of ACTS, CFH and Haymarket Regional Food Pantry.

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · May 8

I know how important it is to have the right team by your side when tackling challenges head-on and delivering real results.

I’m proud to endorse the team we need fighting for the Seventh District in Richmond.

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Delegate Briana Sewell @brianasewellva.bsky.social · Aug 18

This morning, I had the privilege of visiting schools in our community w/ Tracy Blake, to celebrate the first day of the new academic year. The energy was infectious. I wish all students, teachers, parents, & staff a successful school year! 📚🍎

Text on a blue background. The text reads "This morning, I had the privilege of visiting schools in our community to celebrate the first day of a new academic year. It was such a joy. The energy was infectious. I wish all students, teachers, parents, and staff a successful school year."

Under the text are two photos of Delegate Sewell with teaching staff from Neabsco area schools.

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Delegate Briana Sewell @brianasewellva.bsky.social · Aug 8

We also explored the specific impact of legislation on veterans and previewed Act Two of our agenda, which we will advance during the 2026 General Assembly session. Stay tuned, our work is just getting started!

Delegate Briana Sewell @brianasewellva.bsky.social · Aug 8

It was an honor to join @bobbyscott.house.gov and @underwood.house.gov for a roundtable discussion on the landmark passage of the #VirginiaMomnibus, which includes 12 new laws and $7M in funding dedicated to improving maternal health outcomes across the Commonwealth.

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Delegate Briana Sewell @brianasewellva.bsky.social · Jul 28

While we celebrate this achievement, we must remember that food insecurity affects 43% of households in Prince William County. Let’s keep the momentum going. Please consider donating to your local food bank so that every neighbor has access to essential, nutritious food.

Two images run in a portrait orientation on a blue background. The first picture on top has the text "Before" about it, and shows a women in SEUI branded clothing throwing a ball a dunk tank, with Delegate Briana Sewell sitting on the dunk bench above water.

The second picture has the title "After", and shows the women who threw the ball in the previous picture with her hands raised in celebration as Delegate Sewell falls into the dunk tank.

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Delegate Briana Sewell @brianasewellva.bsky.social · Jul 28

The first PWC Hunger Free Campaign event was a success! Thanks to the incredible dedication of our coalition of community advocates, we raised $5,296 today to help stock local food pantries for the summer. I even took a plunge in the dunk tank to encourage donations!

Several pictures are on a blue background. At the top is a picture of Delegate Briana Sewell carrying canned food to the food bank. Below is a picture of Delegate Sewell speaking to attendees, and next to it is a picture of Delegate Sewell speaking with a women and a young man. Below that, a picture of Delegate Sewell next to two attendees, one with prominent SEUI branded clothing. Next to that is a picture of Delegate Sewell with a woman wearing a straw hat. Below that, a picture of Delegate Sewell posing with Delegate Josh Thomas (HD21), and then a picture of Delegate Sewell talking with an older man.

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · Jul 18

Thank you to my #Virginia General Assembly colleagues Dels. @brianasewell.bsky.social and @michelle4va.bsky.social as well as all of the speakers and advocates who joined us at Manassas National Battlefield Park here in SD-30 this evening to memorialize the late Rep. John Lewis and demand decency.

Danica addresses scores of protesters at Manassas National Battlefield Park.

Danica with a bullhorn at the Henry Hill site of Manassas National Battlefield Park, which is pretty much peak Manassas.

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · Jul 9

5:20 pm: New warning until 6 includes Manassas, Dale City, Centreville for damagind wind risk. Storms marching toward the immediate area. Conditions headed downhlll much of 95 corridor over next hour. #cwgalert

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · Jul 9

🚨 JUST IN: D.C. now under Level 3 of 4 flash flood risk

⛈️ Storms likely heavier & more widespread than yesterday
🕓 Timing: 4–9 PM
🌊 NWS warns of “local significant” flooding
💧 Rainfall rates: up to 2–3” per hour
More info at: cwg.live

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · Jul 9

Severe T'storm Watch now in effect into Wed evening, along with a Flood Watch. Latest forecast, estimated storm timing, and details on a low to medium chance of a weak tornado or two (mainly east of DC and especially toward the Chesapeake Bay) all at cwg.live

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Delegate Briana Sewell @brianasewellva.bsky.social · Jul 4

Happy Fourth of July! As we celebrate the 249th birthday of our nation, I hope you and yours have a safe, fun holiday!

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LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia @lgbtvadems.bsky.social · Jul 3

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia endorse @brianasewell.bsky.social for District 25. Sewell champions the ban on conversion therapy for minors and advances LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination protections in Virginia law. See all of our endorsements at lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Jul 3

Jeffries ends his nearly 9 hour speech by quoting MLK and saying, "We're gonna press on until victory is won. I yield back."

"John would've been proud," Terri Sewell tells him.

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · Jul 1

2:45pm: Severe Thunderstorm Warning covers the District and parts of Fairfax, Prince William, and southern Montgomery counties until 3:30 with potential for damaging 60mph gusts. A ton of lightning and heavy rain too. #cwgalerts

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Delegate Briana Sewell @brianasewellva.bsky.social · Jun 24

Three years ago, the Dobbs decision took reproductive freedom away from millions of Americans, placing personal decisions into the hands of politicians. While here in Virginia reproductive freedom is still the law of the land, we cannot let the rights of patients be one election away every year.

Delegate Briana Sewell @brianasewellva.bsky.social · Jun 24

I am honored to again receive the endorsement of @ppava.bsky.social. I am proud to have voted for the Reproductive Freedom Amendment, and will again in 2026. Virginians should be able to make decisions about their reproductive health with their doctors, and I will fight for that right.

A picture of Delegate Briana Sewell in a white suit on a blue background. Text reads "Briana Sewell for Delegate" followed by the text "endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia 2025"

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Delegate Briana Sewell @brianasewellva.bsky.social · Jun 17

Today is Primary Election Day!

Polls are open until 7pm today.

Find your polling location here: www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...

Vote for @jonesjay.bsky.social

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Delegate Briana Sewell @brianasewellva.bsky.social · May 21

Words cannot fully express what Congressman Gerry Connolly meant to me, both personally and professionally. His passing leaves me, like so many, heartbroken yet deeply committed to continuing the fight he so fiercely believe in.

A picture of Delegate Sewell with the late Congressman Gerry Connolly. White text on a blue background reads:

"Words cannot fully express what Congressman Gerry Connolly meant to me, both personally and professionally. His passing leaves me, like so many, heartbroken yet deeply committed to continuing the fight he so fiercely believe in.

What began as a casual conversation after a congressional field hearing in Prince William County led to five incredibly rewarding years of service as a member of his staff. Years filled with purpose, passion, service, and the laying of the firm foundation on which I govern to this day.

While Fairfax County may have been where Gerry laid his head at night, you wouldn’t know it based upon how much time he spent in Prince William County. To us, he was more than our congressman, Gerry was our neighbor and our friend. He was always ready to extend a helping hand, provide wise counsel and deliver a perfectly-timed quip with a twinkle in his eye and a smirk on his face.

When many gave up on Prince William County, Gerry did not, he saw potential. He listened, deeply listened, and fought like hell for every voice to be heard. The same fire he brought to Capitol Hill, Gerry brought to our community and all who stood in the way of justice. He showed me, and so many others, what it means to show up, to fight, and most importantly, to deliver.

To Smitty and Caitlin: Thank you for sharing
Gerry with us. His legacy lives on in every life he
touched, every community he lifted, and in the values
he instilled in all of us privileged to work alongside him.

To the residents of Prince William County:
I grieve with you as I continue to fight for you,
represent you, and deliver for you.
Gerry never gave up, and neither will I.

Rest well, Gerry. We’ll take it from here.
#ForeverTeamConnolly"

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Delegate Atoosa Reaser @atoosareaser.bsky.social · May 17

2025 Annual “Tribute to Labor” Event. Labor never quits!

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Delegate Briana Sewell @brianasewellva.bsky.social · Apr 30

Happy Vaisakhi to all who celebrate. I am always honored to join the Sikh Center of Virginia for their annual mela. It is a beautiful celebration of community, faith, harvest, and renewal. Thank you for always welcoming me with such warmth. It is a privilege to stand with you all today and every day

The words Happy Vaisakhi on a blue background. Three pictures are below the text. Delegate Sewell stands with a member of DAAV in the first. In the second, Delegate Sewell stands with Senator Kannan Srinivasan and Delegate JJ Singh, as well as a festival goer The final picture is a crowd of attendees at the festival.

Delegate Briana Sewell @brianasewellva.bsky.social · Apr 18

That is why I am honored to be named a 2025 Child Care Rising Star by @PromiseActionVA & proudly support the bold vision of quality, affordable child care for all Virginians by 2030. Together, we can build a stronger future for our kids, families, & economy. #GottaHaveChildCare

Delegate Briana Sewell @brianasewellva.bsky.social · Apr 18

High-quality #childcare lays the foundation for a child’s lifelong success and is essential for parents to thrive in the workforce. Yet, too many Virginia families, providers, and businesses face serious challenges with access and affordability.
#VaPromiseInAction

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