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Tim Cywinski For Congress

@votetimva.com

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Candidate for Congress (VA-01). No corporate cash. No strings attached. Fighting for a New Way Forward — built from the ground up.

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Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · Sep 4

I'm Tim Cywinski and I'm running for Va's First Congressional district because I'm tired of half-measures and broken promises. Delivering real solutions for real people is not a matter of possibility, it's a matter of political will. I hope you'll support my campaign to build A New Way Forward

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Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 4d

Thank you Metro Area Young Democrats and @vayd.bsky.social for giving me the mic (and a soundtrack) at your RVA happy hour.

People are hungry for the fresh ideas and bold solutions young generations bring. We aren’t just the future — we’re the present. And groups like these prove the it everyday.

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Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 4d

I had a lot of fun participating in the Glen Allen Day parade with the @henricodems.bsky.social. There was great energy around the dem candidates @maynivar.com and scottk4va.com.

Whenever I attend one of these, I think about the effort of folks in the background who make it possible. S/O to them!

Tim Cywinski holding a Spanberger, Hashmi, Jones sign with parade marchers

Henrico Dems marching in the Glen Allen Day Parade.

Campaign signs for Abigail Spanberger, May Nivar, Rodney Willett, and Scott Kanopasek

Parade marchers in the Henrico Dems section.

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Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 5d

Appreciate the repost, but, more importantly, I appreciate all that you do to shine a light on how the first district isn’t getting the leadership it deserves.

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Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 5d

Appreciate you too, brother 💪🏻

Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 5d

My slogan is A New Way Forward because I believe changing our political culture will lead to better policy — not just better elections. The odds may be against me, but real change comes from the audacity of the underdog. I’m proud to be one. So I won't be dropping out anytime soon.

Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 5d

I’m not mad at this comment or mentality. I’m just bummed that some view money as the #1 metric for a candidate. That’s why I call every donor — whether they give me $5 or $500.

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Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 5d

I’m running because I believe representation should be earned, not anointed. Every voter deserves the chance to weigh in. That’s not disloyalty — that’s democracy. It’s time the party leans hard into the notion that people’s voices matter, not just their money.

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Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 5d

A strong primary isn’t about dividing energy. It’s about building it. Campaigns that engage voters across all of VA-01 will make our nominee stronger, not weaker.

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Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 5d

When we treat one part of VA-01 as if it’s the only part that matters, we risk silencing entire regions. That’s how we lose sight of delivering real solutions for families. It’s also how we lose elections.

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Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 5d

King & Queen County has an 18% poverty rate, with 43% of children living in poverty (Census Reporter). Call me crazy, but I think they deserve representation, and that issue deserves attention — even if they make up less than 1% of the district.

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Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 5d

Communities like Williamsburg, Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex, Essex, Mathews, and King & Queen face unique challenges — from flooding and housing affordability to underfunded schools and healthcare access. Their voices matter just as much.

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Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 5d

Even if those areas made up a much smaller share, that shouldn’t matter. Their voices matter. Their issues matter. That’s why I engage with every community — not just the ones with the most voters. I'm sure @glodemsva.bsky.social @newkentvadems.bsky.social and Historic triangle dems, etc would agree

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Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 5d

Yes, Chesterfield, Henrico, and Hanover make up a big share of VA-01. But they’re not the whole story. More than 40% of voters live in places like James City, York, Gloucester, New Kent, Westmoreland, and across the Northern Neck & Middle Peninsula.

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Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 5d

Primaries aren’t a “waste of time.” They’re how voters test ideas, vet candidates, and decide who’s best positioned to represent them. Skipping that process doesn’t strengthen us — it weakens democracy. It makes candidates out of touch.

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Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 5d

Comment from an @bluevirginia.bsky.social article about another candidate raising $$$.

I don’t mind this comment– the anonymity yes – but not the substance. It’s on the mind of voters. So let's talk how this mentality is undemocratic + why every community in our district deserves a voice too. 🧵

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Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 5d

I’m busy with my other job today, but my dog insisted on sharing her thoughts:

This shutdown isn’t an accident—it’s manufactured by Rob Wittman and his party, all to protect the ultra-wealthy at the expense of hardworking families.

It’s time to restore real representationfor the rest of us.

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Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 6d

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Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 7d

Thanks for the shout out! Here ya go!

bsky.app/profile/vote...

Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 8d

Families can’t afford higher healthcare or a government shutdown. But Republicans are holding both hostage— all while Rob Wittman holds a fundraiser.

Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 8d

For the record, I had to be convinced to bleep out the curse words.

Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 8d

Families can’t afford higher healthcare or a government shutdown. But Republicans are holding both hostage— all while Rob Wittman holds a fundraiser.

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Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 8d

Rob Wittman is busy fundraising while the government teeters on shutdown.

If only families about to lose health care, or federal workers & service members about to miss a paycheck, could just pay $500 for access—maybe Rob would fight for them instead of special interests.

PC: @jaaavis.bsky.social

Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 12d

salaambhattiva.bsky.social is a great candidate & a good man — that should be enough.

Do the powers-that-be realize that asking him (or anyone) to drop out just looks silly?

If the party isn’t willing to fight hard in a primary, how can we expect them to fight hard in Congress?

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Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 12d

Let me get this straight. A Big Tech developer is suing an elected official for…

*checks notes*

Engaging with her constituents?

This is another example of how big industry tips the scales in their favor. It’s time to reform the rules.

www.princewilliamtimes.com/news/data-ce...

Data center developer sues Prince William County Chair Deshundra Jefferson over town halls

A property owner behind a controversial plan to build data centers behind Four Seasons retirement community in Dumfries is suing Prince William County Board Chair Deshundra Jefferson.

www.princewilliamtimes.com

Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 13d

Just sharing some answers from this today’s Ask-Me-Anything on Instagram on here too.

Unlike Rob Wittman, I don’t mind being accessible to the people of the 1st District.

Not on Instagram? Feel free to send me a DM here and I’ll cross post.

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Tim Cywinski For Congress @votetimva.com · 14d

I’m nervous to share this, but I’m not running to play it safe.

No party is perfect, but we are better when we hold ourselves accountable.

Rob Wittman is afraid to fight for his district when his party sells us out.

It’s not enough to have the best policy. We have to be willing to fight harder.

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