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Williamson for Virginia

@mikewwilliamson.bsky.social
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dad, husband, retired Marine infantry officer, candidate for Virginia State Senate District 17 www.williamson4virginia.com

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Suffolk, Virginia Democratic Committee 🇺🇸 @sdcvirginia.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Heads up #the757 We're having a fundraiser to try and support our mission! Your $10 can help us get Democrats in office to help right this ship.
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90for90.bsky.social @90for90.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
🚨“‘…concerns about the rapidly expanding technology,… …the tech involved in domestic surveillance is kind of expanding faster than the law can deal with it,‘ said Mike Williamson, a Democratic hopeful for Virginia’s state Senate in 2027.“@mikewwilliamson.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2026/08...
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
I'm attending Virginia League of Conservation Voters's event, “Social and Action Hour with VALCV” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/lcvva/event/...
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Social and Action Hour with VALCV · Virginia League of Conservation Voters
Join Virginia LCV and Climate Action Virginia, at our Social and Action Hour! We will discuss climate progress, connect with fellow advocates, and take action! Food and drinks will be provided!
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
I'm attending VA2026 Coordinated Campaign's event, “100 Days until Election Day Weekend of Action in Portsmouth!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
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100 Days until Election Day Weekend of Action in Portsmouth! · Mobilize
Canvass with your local organizer so we re-elect Senator Mark Warner and elect Democrats up and down the ballot across Virginia in 2026! The path to a Democratic majority in Congress runs through Virg...
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Get the Flock(s) out www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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Get the Flock(s) out
About 15 years ago I stood on a street corner in Singapore and counted cameras. They were on light poles, storefronts, transit stations — everywhere I looked. I remember a feeling of unease.
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
The rural America the GOP doesn't want you to know about www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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The rural America the GOP doesn’t want you to know about
There’s a campaign sign that’s been sitting in a ditch off Route 58 in my district since last fall, faded now, promising to “fight for rural Virginia.” I thought about that sign yesterday at a crab…
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Democracy is on my list www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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Democracy is on my list
Formed in 1619, the Virginia General Assembly is the oldest active legislative body in North America. I firmly believe those of us running for office should understand where we come from in order to…
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
On this day in 1863 a guy whose day job was teaching rhetoric and modern languages at a liberal arts college in Maine looks down the barrel of the Confederate army, realizes his men are out of ammo, orders a bayonet charge, and saves the Union for posterity.
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Unions now and forever for a stronger economy www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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Unions now and forever for a stronger economy
My new campaign cards have arrived! This card carries the International Allied Printing Trades label on the back because every job I fight for should come with fair wages, real benefits and a voice on...
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Nice to see a win for our firefighters
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026... www.williamson4virginia.com
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The South can’t afford to let Republicans win back the majority in Virginia
When state senator Emily Jordan called Planned Parenthood a “terrorist organization,” I don’t think it was a gaff. I think she was telling us exactly how she sees the people who provide birth control…
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
This puppy is ready to win in Virginia! www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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This puppy is ready to win in Virginia!
Introducing my acting campaign manager After careful deliberation, I’m proud to announce that Moose will be managing my Virginia State Senate campaign while we get started. His qualifications?
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Great to join the Governor @spanbergerforva at this weekend’s Blue Commonwealth Gala and discuss the issues facing Senate district 17 with leaders in the administration and General Assembly. www.williamson4virginia.com
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Texas Democratic Party @texasdemocrats.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Big news: @kendallscudder.bsky.social has been re-elected as Chair of the Texas Democratic Party! Congratulations!
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90for90.bsky.social @90for90.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
🚨2027 Democratic Va. state senate candidates see opportunities to flip (R) held seats www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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Williamson aims to flip a Virginia State Senate seat for Dems
I come from a long line of people who believed in something bigger than themselves. Growing up in a rural farming community, I was raised on hard work, union values, and a deep sense of civic duty.
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Williamson aims to flip a Virginia State Senate seat for Dems www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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Williamson aims to flip a Virginia State Senate seat for Dems
I come from a long line of people who believed in something bigger than themselves. Growing up in a rural farming community, I was raised on hard work, union values, and a deep sense of civic duty.
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
If you listen to an interview @mcuban.bsky.social did a while ago, Sam Harris I think, he says he did help Trump getting some medical supplies during covid. He says he’s an American first and would do what he could to help, regardless who is president. I think Cuban is a decent guy in that regard
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
In Trump’s America, jobs are lost, workers furloughed, troops unpaid, and we are taxed without representation. We can blame Trump, but the real blame lies with the feckless Republican shills in Congress who refuse to do their jobs @JenKiggans
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Trump has long labeled his political opponents as enemies. Marines like me know “enemy” is reserved for those we are ready to confront with overwhelming violence and is a word that has no place in civil discourse. Trump divides and degrades America at every turn.
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.” ― Theodore Roosevelt
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Violence cannot, and should not, be the response to political disagreements in America, however intense that disagreement might be. Political violence is un-American. Here, we take our disagreements to the ballot box.
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Thanks to my old friend #iamreggiebrown aka Barack Obama for this fun “endorsement” of my campaign. If Reggie says “Yes We Can,” you'd better believe it! 🇺🇸 Donate below to make sure we flip this critical swing district in 2026! www.williamson4congress.com
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Sean Sublette @subletteweather.com · 09/09/2025
Healthcare facilities are now closing in the Shenandoah Valley. Other rural Virginia sites will follow.
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Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
In any other administration (including Trump's first one), someone in the Pentagon would have said: "Mr. President, you cannot order the military to murder a bunch of people on a boat on the high seas." Designating them "narco-terrorists" isn't a thing that lets you do that.
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
Regulating AI and Crypto in the immediate future should focus on how the power demand will increase prices for household consumers. We need more sources of power (wind, solar, nuclear) not less, and legislation that ensures tech companies pay a premium and are not subsidized by household consumers.
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
As Trump’s attack on organized labor continues, @jenkiggans does nothing to support her constituents facing uncertainty in the workplace. www.whro.org/2025-09-01/h...
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How Trump is decimating federal employee unions one step at a time
President Trump has ended collective bargaining rights for more than 1 million federal workers. Unions have sued to block the move, but agencies are terminating contracts as litigation continues.
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
Organized labor built the American middle class—and it’s still the best tool workers have to secure fair pay, safe workplaces, and dignity on the job. In VA-02, I’ll stand with unions. #williamson4va2 www.williamson4congress.com
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
I’d be willing to bet that we’re only about six months away from Trump statues being installed in front of federal buildings and in other public spaces in Washington DC #williamson4va2
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
@repjenkiggans will cost every Virginia household $2100 this year. As prices continue to rise due to Trump's tariffs, let's not forget republicans in Congress could end them right now, if only they displayed any courage at all. #williamson4va2 Contribute here: www.williamson4congress.com
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Yet another example of @repjenkiggans trying to be the hero of a story she’s responsible for creating through her refusal to conduct any oversight of this administration’s irresponsible cuts to critical federal agencies and services #williamson4va2 www-wavy-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.wavy...
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Kiggans says proposed facility closures at Wallops concerning, surprising
WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. (WAVY) — A proposal is on the table to close the NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center on Wallops Island, on the northern end of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, according …
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
This administration’s assault on service members who have served honorably continues. Also, they got the headline wrong, it’s not Trump’s Air Force, it belongs to We the People #williamson4va2 Trump's Air Force denies retirement pay to ex-trans service members | AP News apnews.com/article/air-...
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US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service
The U.S. Air Force has decided to deny early retirement options for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service.
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Max Boot @maxboot.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
“The tariff tax increase in dollar terms at Mr. Trump’s current rates will be close to $360 billion a year. That’s among the largest tax increases in recent history.” www.wsj.com/opinion/dona...
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Opinion | The Trump Economy Stumbles
The President has his new world tariff order in place, but jobs and growth don’t look so good.
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Jen Kiggans pretends to support veterans' care but did not work to ensure funding of the PACT Act beyond 2025. Support my campaign to ensure veterans get the care they need, contribute here ➡️ www.williamson4congress.com
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Was happy to meet Alexander Vindman at a recent event to discuss his new book. He displayed courage and patriotism when it mattered most. williamson4congress.com
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
We're gaining momentum! Help us keep it up by contributing here ➡️ secure.actblue.com/donate/mw_web "Marine veteran Michael Williamson this week entered the Democratic primary to face Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans in Virginia's swingy 2nd District." www.the-downballot.com/i/169703837/va
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Morning Digest: Texas GOP unveils new gerrymander targeting five Democratic seats
We analyze the changes—many dramatic—to all five districts
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Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Another veteran entering the VA-2 race to unseat incumbent Rep. Jen Kiggans Mike Williamson throws his hat in the ring It will be one of the closest watched House races of 2026 Dems will likely have a primary to see who their nominee will be
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu7e... I’m running for Congress in Virginia’s 2nd District. As a Marine infantry officer, I’ve led from the front—through challenges, uncertainty, and the fog of war. Now, I’m stepping into a different kind of fight.
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Williamson for Congress - "Boots" w/subs
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Big news coming soon!
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Williamson for Virginia @mikewwilliamson.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
I'm attending Affordable Virginia's event, “"Cardboard Kiggans" Town Hall in Virginia Beach!” - sign up now to join me! #Afforda www.mobilize.us/affordablevi...
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"Cardboard Kiggans" Town Hall in Virginia Beach! · Affordable Virginia
Congresswoman Jen Kiggans passed a bill slashing Medicaid, SNAP, and key tax credits that working families rely on. Join us on August 2nd in Virginia Beach for a community town hall to learn how thes...
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The Virginian-Pilot @pilotonline.com · 22/07/2025
Column: Kiggans voted to take away help I can’t live without trib.al/7TIWg2y
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Column: Kiggans voted to take away help I can’t live without
U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans made a choice to take away my livelihood — the essentials I, and so many other Virginians, depend on to survive, Arlid McQuinn writes in a guest column.
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IOWC Democrats @iowcdems.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
All 5 Congressional House Republicans from Virginia Voted In Favor to advance the Big Bloated Billionaire Bailout. Jen Kiggans has put YOUR hospital at risk. Vote her gone in November. She doesn't care about you.
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Charles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
NEW: Utah Sen. Mike Lee Says Selling Off Public Lands Will Solve the West’s Housing Crisis. Past Sales Show Otherwise. @abestreep.bsky.social
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Utah Sen. Mike Lee Says Selling Off Public Lands Will Solve the West’s Housing Crisis. Past Sales Show Otherwise.
Last month, Lee introduced a now-removed amendment to Trump’s policy megabill that mandated the sale of up to 3 million acres. It did little to address the challenges of building affordable housing on...
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Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
I’ve made the case that presidents don’t need congressional approval for certain kinds of Article II military actions. I don’t think Trump can make that case here, but Johnson arguing that the threat was so imminent that Congress literally had no time to vote is just silly.
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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 18/06/2025
I’m Abigail Spanberger. I grew up walking the halls of J.R. Tucker High School. I spent years as a CIA case officer, a Congresswoman, and now, I’m running to be Virginia’s next Governor. Watch our first TV and Digital ad of the general election:
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Janessa Goldbeck @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
🚨 There’s a lot of horrific news out of Washington right now—but you might have missed this: Senate Republicans just introduced a plan to sell off 120 million acres of our public lands. Let me break down what’s in the bill and why it’s a full-scale land grab. 🧵
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Max Boot @maxboot.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
A lesson here on why Golden Dome is unlikely to work: It has to cover a much larger area (Israel is about the size of New Jersey) and if even a single nuclear missile gets through, the consequences would be catastrophic.
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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 15/06/2025
Thank you to @clarkfordelegate.bsky.social‬ for inviting me to your annual fish fry yesterday! It’s always great to be in Suffolk.
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 15/06/2025
We ❤️ union dads! Happy #FathersDay from America's unions!
Happy Father’s Day! We ❤️ union dads | AFL-CIO
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Eric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Why did JD Vance call Donald Trump America’s Hitler?
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