Race · November 3, 2026

U.S. Senate · Virginia

2 candidates on the ballot.1,2

§1Candidates

Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.

Mark R. Warner
Democratic · Incumbent
Currently serves as a U.S. senator from Virginia.
Bert Mizusawa
Republican · Challenger

§2Side by side

Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.

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Mark R. WarnerBert Mizusawa
Party on the ballotDemocratic1,2Republican1,2
StatusIncumbent3Challenger
Raised$20,222,105 through October 14, 20264$1,141,130 through October 14, 20265
Cash on hand$6,217,6774$154,0345
Outside spending$184,464 for · $0 against6Not found in the public sources we checked

Issues only one candidate has addressed

By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.

Mark R. Warner — 12 issues
  • Abortion law
    His campaign website says he will work to pass the 2026 amendment to Virginia's constitution that would protect abortion access.7
  • Tariffs
    His campaign website says President Trump's tariffs are making groceries, housing and medicine more expensive.7
  • Data centers and electricity costs
    His campaign website says AI companies and large corporations should pay their fair share of the large energy demands AI will place on the power grid.7
  • Child care costs
    His campaign website says he has worked to lower child care costs by addressing the shortage of child care workers.7
  • Same-sex marriage
    His campaign website says he will work to pass an amendment to Virginia's constitution protecting same-sex marriage.7
  • Economic ties with China
    His campaign website says he has led bipartisan efforts to counter the Chinese government's technological and economic actions, including securing supply chains and restricting foreign investments that threaten national security.7
  • AR-15-style rifles
    Ban the sale of these rifles
    His campaign website says Americans have the right to own guns but that he supports banning what it calls assault weapons.7
  • Background checks for gun sales
    His campaign website says he supports background checks as a way to reduce gun violence.7
  • ACA premium tax credits
    His campaign website says he is working to extend the tax credits that make health insurance more affordable for middle-class families.7
  • Health insurance system
    His campaign website says he helped write the Affordable Care Act and has worked to strengthen it, and that every American should have access to an affordable basic standard of care.7
  • Zoning and new housing
    His campaign website says his housing plan would expand supply and lower costs by encouraging the rehabilitation of existing buildings, speeding up permits and making it easier for first-time buyers to get a mortgage.7
  • High-speed internet access
    His campaign website says he secured funding through the bipartisan infrastructure bill to expand high-speed internet in rural Virginia.7
Bert Mizusawa — 5 issues
  • Stock trading by members of Congress
    Ban members themselves from trading individual stocks
    His campaign website says he would ban stock trading by members of Congress.8
  • Nuclear power
    His campaign website says he supports bringing new nuclear power online to lower household energy costs.8
  • Federal spending levels
    His campaign website says that in the Senate he would focus on balancing the federal budget, pointing to growth in the national debt.8
  • Targeted tax breaks for individuals and families
    Add or expand breaks for costs such as education savings, adoption and selling a home
    His campaign website says he would lower the tax on selling a home and lower the tax burden on Virginia families.8
  • Veterans' disability and survivor benefits
    His campaign website says he would protect veterans' benefits, expand their access to quality health care and make sure veterans are not left waiting for the care they earned.8

Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.