Mark
R. Warner
Mark R. Warner is the incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator from Virginia and 2026 Democratic Senate nominee.
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Background
Mark R. Warner is a Democratic U.S. Senator from Virginia who has served since January 2009, having been first elected in 2008. He previously served as Governor of Virginia from 2002 to 2006. 14
Before entering politics, Warner spent more than 20 years as a technology entrepreneur. He co-founded the company that became wireless carrier Nextel and invested in technology start-ups. He also engaged in philanthropic work, including helping to launch the Virginia Health Care Foundation. 1
Warner graduated as valedictorian from George Washington University and later attended Harvard Law School. He and his family reside in Alexandria, Virginia. 1
In April 2026, Warner announced he is the Democratic nominee for Virginia's U.S. Senate seat in the November 3, 2026 election. 610
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. Senate, Virginia
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Senator from Virginia
- Website
- markwarnerva.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Voting record
How Mark R. Warner voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 23, 2023 to Sep 30, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.
- roll call votes
- 1,606
- missed
- 3.6%
- with their party’s majority
- 94%
Recent key votes
- Sep 30, 2026 · Senate · PN1129 · Economy & jobsKeith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of LaborOn the Nomination · Nomination ConfirmedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Did not vote
- Sep 28, 2026 · Senate · S4668 · EducationA bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes.On Passage of the Bill · Bill PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Aug 8, 2026 · Senate · PN1078 · Crime & public safetyTodd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney GeneralOn the Nomination · Nomination ConfirmedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Aug 8, 2026 · Senate · HR6500 · Taxes & budgetAn act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.On Passage of the Bill · Bill PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Aug 7, 2026 · Senate · HR5334 · Foreign policy & defenseAn act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes.On Passage of the Bill · Bill PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Jul 28, 2026 · Senate · PN1092 · Foreign policy & defenseWalter Clayton, of New York, to be Director of National IntelligenceOn the Nomination · Nomination ConfirmedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Jun 5, 2026 · Senate · S2 · Taxes & budgetAn original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.On Passage of the Bill · Bill PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Apr 16, 2026 · Senate · HJRES140 · Climate & energyA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.On the Joint Resolution · Joint Resolution PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,606 votes →
Timeline
- Oct 8debateWarner and Mizusawa outline competing disability policy positions at virtual forum
Both candidates participated in a virtual disability policy forum combining live and prerecorded answers. Warner called for federal AI regulation, said he would oppose Medicaid cuts, and expressed support for increased federal Medicaid matching for home- and community-based services.
Warner, Mizusawa outline competing approaches to disability policy · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7endorsementFive former Virginia Republican leaders endorse Warner, including ex-Senate Majority Leader Tommy Norment
Five former Virginia Republican leaders endorsed Warner for his fourth Senate term, including former state Senate Majority Leader Tommy Norment and former state senators John Watkins and Ken Stolle.
Former Republican Senate leader endorses Sen. Mark Warner · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3filingWarner introduces Artificial Intelligence Risk Management and Security Act of 2026
Warner joined two other Democratic senators in introducing legislation to create a federal AI safety board and a database for AI security flaws and safety incidents. Warner stated, 'I am pro-AI because it can bring great innovation, but you need guardrails.'
Sen. Warner files new legislation on AI regulations · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29controversyWashington Times editorial criticizes Warner for dodging Senate debates
A Washington Times editorial accused Warner of avoiding debates with Mizusawa, citing the AARP and League of Women Voters cancellations. Warner's campaign maintained his Senate schedule was the reason.
Why is Sen. Mark Warner dodging debates? · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsWarner and Rep. Don Beyer cast early ballots in Alexandria on first day of early voting
Senator Warner joined Rep. Don Beyer in casting early ballots in Alexandria on September 18, the first day of early in-person voting in Virginia.
Warner and Beyer cast early ballots in Alexandria as voting opens ... · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17newsVirginia early in-person voting opens statewide ahead of November 3 general election
Early in-person voting began across Virginia on September 17, 2026, with Warner and Mizusawa listed as the U.S. Senate candidates on ballots statewide.
Early Voting Begins For 2026 Election: What's On Fairfax County Ballots · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 15debateLeague of Women Voters cancels Virginia Senate debate after Warner fails to confirm
The League of Women Voters of Virginia canceled a planned Senate debate after not receiving confirmation from Warner's campaign. Warner's team said it was still working through his Senate schedule.
Another Virginia Senate debate canceled, then things get complicated · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 11debateAARP Virginia cancels planned October 7 Senate debate after Warner declines to commit
AARP Virginia canceled its planned 'People's Debate' after Warner's campaign said it could not commit, citing an unsettled Senate calendar. Mizusawa had accepted the invitation.
AARP cancels Virginia U.S. Senate debate · Sep 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 7newsWarner and Mizusawa appear at same Labor Day event in Buena Vista but do not debate
Both candidates appeared at a Labor Day event in Buena Vista on September 7, delivering separate speeches rather than participating in a head-to-head debate.
AARP cancels Virginia U.S. Senate debate · Sep 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 4newsMizusawa wins GOP Senate nomination; Warner unopposed on Democratic side
Bert Mizusawa won the Republican Senate nomination on August 4. Warner was unopposed for the Democratic nomination, setting up a Warner vs. Mizusawa general election.
Warner and Beyer cast early ballots in Alexandria as voting opens ... · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 12pollJune poll shows Warner at 51%, Mizusawa at 33% among likely voters
The Public Sentiment Institute's likely-voter survey fielded June 12–16 showed Warner at 51% and Republican Bert Mizusawa at 33%. This is the most recent public poll listed as of October 11, 2026.
Mark Warner Polls: Polling Average and Latest Surveys · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Tim Kaine (U.S. Senator) officialListed on Warner's campaign endorsement page; no individual date given. markwarnerva.com
- Ghazala Hashmi (Lt. Governor of Virginia) officialListed on Warner's campaign endorsement page; no individual date given. markwarnerva.com
- Bobby Scott (U.S. Representative) officialListed on Warner's campaign endorsement page as part of Virginia's Democratic congressional delegation; no individual date given. markwarnerva.com
- Eugene Vindman (U.S. Representative) officialListed on Warner's campaign endorsement page as part of Virginia's Democratic congressional delegation; no individual date given. markwarnerva.com
- Suhas Subramanyam (U.S. Representative) officialListed on Warner's campaign endorsement page as part of Virginia's Democratic congressional delegation; no individual date given. markwarnerva.com
- Jennifer McClellan (U.S. Representative) officialListed on Warner's campaign endorsement page as part of Virginia's Democratic congressional delegation; no individual date given. markwarnerva.com
- Don Beyer (U.S. Representative) officialListed on Warner's campaign endorsement page as part of Virginia's Democratic congressional delegation; no individual date given. markwarnerva.com
- James Walkinshaw (U.S. Representative) officialListed on Warner's campaign endorsement page as part of Virginia's Democratic congressional delegation; no individual date given. markwarnerva.com
- Virginia NOW PAC / National NOW PAC organizationVirginia NOW's 2026 endorsed-candidates page identifies Warner as endorsed by Virginia NOW PAC and the national NOW PAC; no date specified. vanow.org
- 250-plus local elected officials officialWarner's campaign endorsement page states over 250 local elected officials endorsed him; no individual names or dates provided. markwarnerva.com
- Abigail Spanberger (Governor of Virginia) officialListed on Warner's campaign endorsement page; no individual date given. markwarnerva.com
- Jay Jones (Attorney General of Virginia) officialListed on Warner's campaign endorsement page; no individual date given. markwarnerva.com
- Barbara Comstock (former U.S. Representative) officialFormer Republican U.S. Representative; endorsed Warner on October 7, 2026 along with other former Republican officeholders. pilotonline.com · Oct 7, 2026
- Denver Riggleman (former U.S. Representative) officialFormer Republican U.S. Representative; endorsed Warner on October 7, 2026 along with other former Republican officeholders. pilotonline.com · Oct 7, 2026
- Ken Stolle (former Virginia state senator) officialFormer Republican Virginia state senator; endorsed Warner on October 7, 2026 along with other former Republican officeholders. pilotonline.com · Oct 7, 2026
- Tommy Norment (former Virginia Senate Republican leader) officialFormer Virginia Senate Republican leader; endorsed Warner on October 7, 2026 along with other former Republican officeholders. Quoted in The Hill: 'We did not always agree, but Mark listened, kept his word, and got results.' pilotonline.com · Oct 7, 2026
- John Watkins (former Virginia state senator) officialFormer Republican Virginia state senator; endorsed Warner on October 7, 2026 along with other former Republican officeholders. pilotonline.com · Oct 7, 2026
- Virginia AFL-CIO unionEndorsed Warner at the Virginia AFL-CIO political convention in Williamsburg, held August 13–15, 2026. va-aflcio.org · Aug 13, 2026
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organizationIncluded Warner among its endorsed candidates for the 2026 cycle; congratulated him on winning Virginia's primary on August 5, 2026. lcv.org · Aug 5, 2026
- American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) unionAnnounced Warner as an endorsed candidate in its Virginia congressional slate on July 30, 2026. afge.org · Jul 30, 2026
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | U.S. Senate VA · D | Won | 2,466,500 | 56.0% |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $25.16M
- Spent
- $9.43M
- Cash on hand
- $16.11M
As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record S6VA00093(opens in a new tab)
Sources 21
- [1] Mark Warner Polls: Polling Average and Latest Surveys(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Former Republican Senate leader endorses Sen. Mark Warner(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Warner, Mizusawa outline competing approaches to disability policy(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [4] 2026 Endorsed Candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [5] Sen. Warner files new legislation on AI regulations(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [6] Why is Sen. Mark Warner dodging debates?(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [7] Warner Introduces New Sweeping Health Care Bill to ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [8] 2026 Endorsed Candidates - Virginia NOW(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [9] US Senate Q&A: Bert Mizusawa, Mark Warner - VPM News(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [10] Warner and Beyer cast early ballots in Alexandria as voting opens ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [11] Early Voting Begins For 2026 Election: What's On Fairfax County Ballots(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [12] Another Virginia Senate debate canceled, then things get complicated(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [13] AARP cancels Virginia U.S. Senate debate(opens in a new tab) Sep 11, 2026
- [14] LCV Action Fund Congratulates Endorsed Candidates on ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 5, 2026
- [15] Largest Federal Employee Union Announces Slate of ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
- [16] Senate Intel Vice Chair Warner Statement on President Trump's ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 17, 2026
- [17] Declaración del senador Warner sobre la aprobación en el ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 14, 2026
- [18] Statement of Sen. Warner on Military Action in Iran(opens in a new tab) Apr 14, 2026
- [19] Crime & Public Safety - Senator Warner(opens in a new tab) Apr 6, 2026
- [20] Energy & Environment - Senator Warner(opens in a new tab) Jan 30, 2026
- [21] Endorsements - Mark Warner(opens in a new tab) Jan 20, 2026