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Schuyler VanValkenburg

@scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social

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Senator representing Virginia's 16th District. Parent of three pretty cool kids, teacher of the Constitution, Democrat, and #Henrico homer.

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Schuyler VanValkenburg @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social · 20d

Abraham Lincoln’s political ethos feels more important than ever: “I have never had a feeling politically that did not spring from the sentiments embodied in the Declaration of Independence.”

What he said.

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Schuyler VanValkenburg @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social · 14h

“Those who won our independence believed that the final end of the State was to make men free…They valued liberty both as an end, and as a means. They believed liberty to be the secret of happiness, and courage to be the secret of liberty.” - Louis Brandeis

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

Trump: "We took the freedom of speech away because that's been through the courts and the courts said you have freedom of speech, but what has happened is when they burn a flag it agitates and irritates crowds."

Schuyler VanValkenburg @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social · 1d

👏Building clean energy is the way to lower people’s energy bills.👏

We need to build solar and wind and we need to do it now. Creates jobs, lowers bills, and ensures we can meet our energy needs moving forward.

The government’s own data rebuts Trump’s claims about wind and solar prices

The Trump administration has targeted renewable energy for driving up electricity prices, but POLITICO’s analysis shows states that are growing their wind and solar power typically have lower power co...

www.politico.com

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Schuyler VanValkenburg @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social · 1d

Del. LeVere Bolling and I had a great visit to the Waller Depot yesterday where hopefully the future Museum of the Virginia National Guard will be established.

Virginia is the only state of the original 13 colonies without such a resource, and the VNG has a 400-year history!

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 2d

Virginia workers know nobody is working harder for them. As lieutenant governor, I will continue my fight to increase wages, protect affordable health care, and create opportunities for all families to thrive.

Hear more in my first statewide ad of the general election:

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Schuyler VanValkenburg @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social · 2d

Republicans to young people: Go pound sand.

This is why we need to elect @abigailspanberger.com and expand our majority in the House of Delegates.

Because we need someone looking out for everyone’s quality of life. Including young people.

Opinion | G.O.P. to Gen Z: Pay Double for Health Insurance or Go Without

www.nytimes.com

Schuyler VanValkenburg @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social · 2d

I can’t wait to have a Governor who wants to build homes, lower energy bills, and fight like hell to ensure health care is affordable.

We can create jobs, take pressure off working families and ensure ALL Virginians can access the American Dream 🇺🇸

Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 3d

Virginians are struggling with rising costs, and Trump’s reckless policies are only making things worse.

Our next Governor needs to be prepared to tackle this issue on Day One. That’s why lowering costs — from housing, to healthcare, to energy — is my top priority.

Schuyler VanValkenburg @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social · 2d

My heart breaks for @candimundonking.bsky.social and her family.

You won’t meet better people. My family is sending her & them all of our love.

Schuyler VanValkenburg @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social · 2d

E Pluribus unum.

Our motto embraces both diversity and unity. Politicians trying to divide us don’t understand America’s roots, its traditions, or its constitutional culture.

Our unity is our strength. And our diversity is our strength.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Hegseth to the Navy: "Your diversity is not your strength"

Schuyler VanValkenburg @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social · 2d

May’s election is vital. If she wins we can ensure that voters have a chance to codify access to abortion in Virginia’s constitution. Women should have the right to choose, to control their own bodies.

May Nivar @maynivar.com · 3d

My opponent does not believe in a woman's right to control her own body.

He's been fighting for years to ban abortion, and now he's been endorsed by a group that believes a 10-year-old rape survivor should have been forced to carry her pregnancy to term.

virginiaindependentnews.com/elections/na...

National Right to Life Committee endorses slate of Republican candidates in Virginia

The oldest anti-abortion group in the US endorsed Winsome Earle-Sears for governor, John Reid for lieutenant governor, and Jason Miyares for attorney general.

virginiaindependentnews.com

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Schuyler VanValkenburg @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social · 2d

I loved starting my day yesterday at the Indian American Virginia Association 5k in Twin Hickory. A beautiful morning to get out and run with the community!

Schuyler VanValkenburg @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social · 3d

I ended my day yesterday at the ICNA Relief Gala with @dannyavula.bsky.social

ICNA does great working getting food, medical care and other necessities to those in need in the RVA region!

Schuyler VanValkenburg @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social · 3d

Next, I was so glad I could manage to stop by the Armenian Food Festival on Patterson.

It's always a good time and great food!

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henricodems.bsky.social @henricodems.bsky.social · 4d

@vayd.bsky.social came out STRONG for @maynivar.com at the canvass kick-off in Glen Allen!

@vademocrats.bsky.social @neighbors4change.bsky.social @goochlanddems.bsky.social @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social @shannontaylorva.com

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May Nivar @maynivar.com · 4d

Thank you @shannontaylorva.com and @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social for launching our canvass today, and to the incredible teams from Sister District Project and @vayd.bsky.social for joining us!

Election Day is in exactly one month — make your plan to vote at iwillvote.com/va.

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Schuyler VanValkenburg @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social · 3d

My second stop yesterday was a great canvass launch today for @maynivar.com with @sisterdistrictdc.bsky.social and @vayd.bsky.social.

People are fired up and ready to go! Let’s get May elected!

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Schuyler VanValkenburg @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social · 3d

I had a super busy Saturday yesterday!

It started with the Glen Allen Day Parade & Festival. It is one of my favorite events in Henrico and we had perfect weather for it.

Thanks to the @henricodems.bsky.social for organizing us. What a fantastic way to start the day!

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Schuyler VanValkenburg @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social · 6d

A great canvass launch for @maynivar.com this evening with @gabbygiffords.bsky.social and the @giffords.org crew and
@senatorhashmi.bsky.social!

Gabby’s tenacity is truly an inspiration.

We need to continue to make progress on gun violence prevention in Virginia!

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Schuyler VanValkenburg @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social · 6d

A great canvass launch for @maynivar.com this evening with
@gabbygiffords.bsky.social and the @giffords.org crew and @senatorhashmi.bsky.social!

Gabby’s tenacity is truly an inspiration.

We need to continue to make progress on gun violence prevention in Virginia!

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · 6d

It was an honor to have @gabbygiffords.bsky.social in Virginia today for a canvass kick off with @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social and @maynivar.com. Her fight to end gun violence continues to inspire us every day.

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Schuyler VanValkenburg @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social · 6d

A great canvass launch for @maynivar.com this evening with
@gabbygiffords.bsky.social and the @giffords.org crew and @senatorhashmi.bsky.social!

Gabby’s tenacity is truly an inspiration.

We need to continue to make progress on gun violence prevention in Virginia!

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May Nivar @maynivar.com · 6d

Thank you to the amazing @gabbygiffords.bsky.social and @giffords.org for stopping by our office and kicking off a canvass this evening with @senatorhashmi.bsky.social, @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social, and all of our amazing volunteers.

33 days to go — let’s win this!

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Team Spanberger @teamspanberger.bsky.social · 6d

Great turnout at tonight’s canvass launch in Henrico County with @gabbygiffords.bsky.social, @senatorhashmi.bsky.social, @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social, and @maynivar.com!

With Virginians already casting their ballots, now is the time to knock doors in your community.

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Schuyler VanValkenburg @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social · 6d

Republicans are shutting down the government to radically increase your bills.

Schuyler VanValkenburg @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social · 6d

The rent is too damn high. And only one candidate is talking about it!

@abigailspanberger.com has a plan to lower costs and to prioritize Virginia and Virginians.

And people are responding!

Markus Schmidt @mschmidtrva.bsky.social · 6d

🚨New Emerson poll: Abigail Spanberger 52%, Winsome Earle-Sears 42% in Virginia governor’s race.

The Democrat surges with independents, men & voters under 50 — groups that fueled her double-digit lead. Top issue for voters: the economy.

virginiamercury.com/2025/10/02/s...

New poll: Spanberger takes 10-point lead, makes gains with younger voters in Va. governor's race • Virginia Mercury

Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger has opened a double-digit lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia’s governor’s race, according to a new Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey that ...

virginiamercury.com

Schuyler VanValkenburg @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social · 6d

The cost of living is too high! Republicans are promising to make it higher.

Of course people don’t like it!