Virginia Senate
Bert Mizusawa (R) vs. Mark Warner (D). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. senator do?
Writes and votes on federal laws, approves or rejects the President's nominees for judges and cabinet posts, and approves treaties. 6-year term. Each state has two.
- Votes on the federal budget and taxes
- Confirms Supreme Court justices
- Serves on committees that shape bills
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Bert Mizusawa
Who they are
In their words: “Bert Mizusawa is running for U.S. Senate in Virginia. A proven leader with decades of service, fighting for faith, family, and freedom. Join the campaign today.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
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Mark Warner
Who they are
In their words: “Mark has worked tirelessly to strengthen America’s economy and solve problems for Virginia families.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Lowering Costs
- Universal Healthcare
- Roads, bridges and broadband
- Advanced manufacturing jobs
- Affordable health care
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
ActBlue page belongs to "Mark Warner", checked against FEC records.
Where they stand, issue by issue
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The United States is 3.7 million homes short of meeting basic housing needs. 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…source
During his first term in the Senate, Mark helped write the Affordable Care Act, and has worked ever since to strengthen it. 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.source
Mark has seen firsthand the devastation that gun violence has brought to our communities and is working to ensure Virginians can go to school, the grocery store, and their place of worship free from the fear of gun violence.source
As the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, Mark has led bipartisan efforts to counter the Chinese government’s technological and economic aggression – from securing supply chains to cracking down on foreign investments that threaten U.S. national security.source
Mark has delivered major improvements for veterans by strengthening VA facilities, expanding access to health care, and modernizing benefits to meet today’s challenges.source
Mark knows that trust is the foundation of a healthy democracy. He has earned the trust of both his Senate colleagues and Virginians by being open, transparent, and accountable, keeping his word, and owning up to tough choices. Anchor heading for freedoms The Plansource
As a primary author of the landmark bipartisan infrastructure bill, Mark secured funding to expand high-speed internet in rural Virginia and key transportation and infrastructure projects throughout the Commonwealth.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Taxes & government spending, Social Security & Medicare, Immigration & the border, Crime & public safety, Abortion, Schools & education, Energy & environment, Farming & rural issues, Housing.
About this race
Mark Warner (Democrat) is the incumbent. The race is rated solidly Democratic. 6-year term. Each state has two.
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House: 2026 nominees from official state sources.
