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Mark R. Warner

Democratic candidate for Member, United States Senate, Virginia · Incumbent

U.S. Senator from Virginia

Mark R. Warner is the Democratic incumbent U.S. senator from Virginia. He announced on December 2, 2025 that he would run for another term, naming affordability, health care and artificial intelligence as his main priorities. He faces Republican Bert Mizusawa, a retired Army major general, in the November 3, 2026 general election.

Where Warner stands

Cost of living / inflation: Says the election is mainly about inflation. Argues that ending the war with Iran and reversing current tariff policies would bring down gas, fuel and grocery prices right away.
Iran war / foreign policy: Calls for ending what he calls a 'war of choice' with Iran. Says President Trump should have brought allies along, and supports Saudi Arabia and other countries moving more oil by pipeline instead of through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trade / tariffs: Opposes the current tariff policies, which he says raise costs and have strained relations with Canada, a major trading partner for Virginia, and with other allies.
Data centers: Proposes a minimum federal standard for data centers: they would supply their own clean power, keep setbacks from communities and not use nondisclosure agreements. Centers that miss the standard would lose bonus tax depreciation.
Artificial intelligence and jobs: Says he supports AI over the long term but is concerned about workers losing jobs to it. Argues that the largest AI companies should help pay for workforce transition.
Health care: His campaign says lowering health care costs is a central campaign message. A local news headline says he has called for universal health coverage.
Debates: Did not commit to the AARP 'People's Debate,' which was then canceled. His campaign cited an unsettled and busy Senate calendar.

Background

U.S. Senator from Virginia, 2009–present
Governor of Virginia, 2002–2006
Announced re-election campaign December 2, 2025

In the news

Senator Mark Warner speaks out on high cost of living 29News, October 21, 2026
Sen. Warner calls for universal health coverage, AI safeguards Williamsburg Yorktown Daily, October 16, 2026
Sen. Mark Warner visits Central Virginia, celebrating over $10 million in federal funding WSET, October 14, 2026
Sen. Mark Warner talks inflation, Iran war and AI as he seeks Senate re-election WTVR CBS 6, October 12, 2026
Warner addresses election security ahead of midterms CBS19 News, October 10, 2026

Also running for Member, United States Senate

Bert Mizusawa Republican

Sources

Last researched October 23, 2026. Written in neutral language from the sources above. Spot an error? See how to report it.