DMark Warner
Democratic · incumbent
Background
George Washington University
Harvard Law School
B.S., U.S. Military Academy (West Point)
J.D., Harvard Law School
M.P.P., Harvard Kennedy School
Work experience
Campaign sites, official bios, Wikipedia, Ballotpedia
United States senator · 2009–now
Governor of Virginia · 2002–2006
Chairperson · 1993–2005
U.S. Army (retired Major General) · 1979–2016
Founder, Paxcentric, Inc. · 2004
President, Innovative Technology Application, Inc. · 2001–2004
Deputy Under Secretary of the Army; Senior Advisor to the CIA Director · 1998–2001
Professional Staff Member, Senate Armed Services Committee · 1995–1998
Attorney, Sullivan & Cromwell · 1990–1994
Polls
Every poll (1)
PollsterMidpointWarnerMizusawaCalled for Mark Warner (D)Nov 45941
• in the average
Money
$6.2M
$154K
From small donors
Under $200
31%
46%
None
$175K
Record in Congress
Not in the current Congress
4.4%
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Laken Riley Act
Requires federal detention of immigrants in the country illegally who are charged with theft or violent crimes.
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HALT Fentanyl Act
Permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs.
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Budget reconciliation law covering taxes, spending, Medicaid and SNAP.
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GENIUS Act
Sets federal rules for payment stablecoins.
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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
Funding bill that ended the fall 2025 government shutdown.
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Secure America Act
2026 budget reconciliation bill.
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Issues
Economy and cost of living · Virginia, last 10 years
Economy, real GDP growth
+2.3%2025
Unemployment rate
3.7%2026 so far
Rent, yearly change · South region
+1.9%2026 so far
Home prices, yearly change
+3.8%2026 so far
“In the Senate, Mark's plan is designed to expand housing supply and bring down costs by encouraging rehabilitation of existing structures, speeding up permitting, and making it easier for first-time homebuyers to obtain their first mortgage.”
markwarnerva.com ↗“In the Senate, I will lower the tax on selling your home, lower the tax burden on Virginia families, and help bring down the cost of living.”
bertforsenate.com ↗“He believes that the only way to lower premiums and keep the health care system sustainable is to ensure every American has access to an affordable basic standard of care.”
markwarnerva.com ↗“In Washington, I will lower healthcare costs for Virginians. That starts with holding insurance companies accountable and funding for rural hospitals, funding that Mark Warner refused to support.”
bertforsenate.com ↗Immigration and the border · Virginia, last 10 years
Net international migration
4.6 per 1,0002025
Taxes and spending · Virginia, last 10 years
State taxes, share of the economy
5.0%2025
“Mark believes the AI companies and big corporations that stand to massively profit from this disruption must do their part, including preparing workers for the economy of the future and paying their fair share of the enormous energy demands AI will place on our grid.”
markwarnerva.com ↗“In the Senate, I will focus on balancing the budget to protect future generations from financial ruin.”
bertforsenate.com ↗