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Mark
R. Warner

Mark R. Warner is the incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator from Virginia and 2026 Democratic Senate nominee.

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 & jobs
    Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
    On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Did not vote
  • Sep 28, 2026 · Senate · S4668 · Education
    A 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 Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Aug 8, 2026 · Senate · PN1078 · Crime & public safety
    Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General
    On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Aug 8, 2026 · Senate · HR6500 · Taxes & budget
    An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
    On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Aug 7, 2026 · Senate · HR5334 · Foreign policy & defense
    An 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 Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Jul 28, 2026 · Senate · PN1092 · Foreign policy & defense
    Walter Clayton, of New York, to be Director of National Intelligence
    On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Jun 5, 2026 · Senate · S2 · Taxes & budget
    An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.
    On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Apr 16, 2026 · Senate · HJRES140 · Climate & energy
    A 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 Passed
    Official 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

  1. Oct 8
    debate
    Warner 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)
  2. Oct 7
    endorsement
    Five 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)
  3. Oct 3
    filing
    Warner 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)
  4. Sep 29
    controversy
    Washington 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)
  5. Sep 18
    news
    Warner 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)
  6. Sep 17
    news
    Virginia 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)
  7. Sep 15
    debate
    League 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)
  8. Sep 11
    debate
    AARP 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)
  9. Sep 7
    news
    Warner 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)
  10. Aug 4
    news
    Mizusawa 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)
  11. Jun 12
    poll
    June 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) official
    Listed on Warner's campaign endorsement page; no individual date given. markwarnerva.com
  • Ghazala Hashmi (Lt. Governor of Virginia) official
    Listed on Warner's campaign endorsement page; no individual date given. markwarnerva.com
  • Bobby Scott (U.S. Representative) official
    Listed 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) official
    Listed 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) official
    Listed 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) official
    Listed 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) official
    Listed 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) official
    Listed 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 organization
    Virginia 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 official
    Warner'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) official
    Listed on Warner's campaign endorsement page; no individual date given. markwarnerva.com
  • Jay Jones (Attorney General of Virginia) official
    Listed on Warner's campaign endorsement page; no individual date given. markwarnerva.com
  • Barbara Comstock (former U.S. Representative) official
    Former 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) official
    Former 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) official
    Former 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) official
    Former 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) official
    Former Republican Virginia state senator; endorsed Warner on October 7, 2026 along with other former Republican officeholders. pilotonline.com · Oct 7, 2026
  • Virginia AFL-CIO union
    Endorsed 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 organization
    Included 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) union
    Announced 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.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2020U.S. Senate VA · DWon2,466,50056.0%

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. [1] Mark Warner Polls: Polling Average and Latest Surveys(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Former Republican Senate leader endorses Sen. Mark Warner(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Warner, Mizusawa outline competing approaches to disability policy(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] 2026 Endorsed Candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  5. [5] Sen. Warner files new legislation on AI regulations(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  6. [6] Why is Sen. Mark Warner dodging debates?(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  7. [7] Warner Introduces New Sweeping Health Care Bill to ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  8. [8] 2026 Endorsed Candidates - Virginia NOW(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  9. [9] US Senate Q&A: Bert Mizusawa, Mark Warner - VPM News(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  10. [10] Warner and Beyer cast early ballots in Alexandria as voting opens ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  11. [11] Early Voting Begins For 2026 Election: What's On Fairfax County Ballots(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  12. [12] Another Virginia Senate debate canceled, then things get complicated(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  13. [13] AARP cancels Virginia U.S. Senate debate(opens in a new tab) Sep 11, 2026
  14. [14] LCV Action Fund Congratulates Endorsed Candidates on ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 5, 2026
  15. [15] Largest Federal Employee Union Announces Slate of ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
  16. [16] Senate Intel Vice Chair Warner Statement on President Trump's ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 17, 2026
  17. [17] Declaración del senador Warner sobre la aprobación en el ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 14, 2026
  18. [18] Statement of Sen. Warner on Military Action in Iran(opens in a new tab) Apr 14, 2026
  19. [19] Crime & Public Safety - Senator Warner(opens in a new tab) Apr 6, 2026
  20. [20] Energy & Environment - Senator Warner(opens in a new tab) Jan 30, 2026
  21. [21] Endorsements - Mark Warner(opens in a new tab) Jan 20, 2026
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