Who Is Running for Senate in Virginia in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Mark Warner
(Incumbent)Economy
HighSenator Mark Warner supports legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Export-Import Bank for 10 years, recognizing its role in helping American companies export goods and services. He also advocates for expanding access to angel funds to enable start-ups and small businesses to grow and create jobs. Additionally, Warner supports tax incentives for workforce training to prepare workers for jobs impacted by AI and automation, ensuring fair opportunities in the evolving job market.
Immigration
HighSenator Mark Warner supports comprehensive immigration reform, having voted for bipartisan legislation to strengthen border security and offer a path to citizenship. He advocates for reforms to help skilled immigrants remain in the U.S. to boost the economy. Warner also states he will not support Department of Homeland Security funding without reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), citing concerns about the agency's operations and potential for voter intimidation.
Healthcare
HighSenator Mark Warner supports universal healthcare coverage and reforms aimed at lowering costs and improving access. He helped write the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and seeks bipartisan improvements to it, opposing efforts to undermine it, such as blocking a Trump administration rule that would raise ACA costs. He has championed legislation expanding telehealth, lowering drug costs, and protecting rural health services, and voted to extend health care tax credits.
Republican Candidate
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| Issue | Mark Warner |
|---|---|
| Economy | Senator Mark Warner supports legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Export-Import Bank for 10 years, recognizing its role in helping American companies export goods and services. He also advocates for expanding access to angel funds to enable start-ups and small businesses to grow and create jobs. Additionally, Warner supports tax incentives for workforce training to prepare workers for jobs impacted by AI and automation, ensuring fair opportunities in the evolving job market. High |
| Immigration | Senator Mark Warner supports comprehensive immigration reform, having voted for bipartisan legislation to strengthen border security and offer a path to citizenship. He advocates for reforms to help skilled immigrants remain in the U.S. to boost the economy. Warner also states he will not support Department of Homeland Security funding without reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), citing concerns about the agency's operations and potential for voter intimidation. High |
| Healthcare | Senator Mark Warner supports universal healthcare coverage and reforms aimed at lowering costs and improving access. He helped write the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and seeks bipartisan improvements to it, opposing efforts to undermine it, such as blocking a Trump administration rule that would raise ACA costs. He has championed legislation expanding telehealth, lowering drug costs, and protecting rural health services, and voted to extend health care tax credits. High |
| Climate & Energy | Senator Mark Warner opposes reductions in funding for Chesapeake Bay restoration, emphasizing the need to preserve the Bay and support local commercial fisheries. He also supports clean energy projects, specifically the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project, and seeks to protect this industry from political interference. Additionally, Senator Warner voted against legislation that would have prohibited EPA rules on vehicle emissions standards. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Mark Warner supports abortion rights and reproductive healthcare, advocating for legislative protections. He has cosponsored and voted to advance the Women's Health Protection Act to codify reproductive rights into law, aiming to ensure decisions about pregnancy remain between a woman and her doctor. He also supported the Right to IVF Act and the Right to Contraception Act, both of which faced opposition. High |
| Foreign Policy | Senator Mark Warner supports providing tools to Ukraine to defend its sovereignty and democratic values against Russian aggression, emphasizing a stronger NATO. He applauded congressional passage of legislation funding defense and security programs for Fiscal Year 2026. As Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, he co-passed the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 and highlights protecting elections from foreign influence and cyber threats. High |
| Education | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Gun Policy | Mark Warner co-sponsored S.Con.Res.25 in the 119th Congress (2025-2026). This resolution recognizes the 15th anniversary of the Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honors gun violence survivors and victims. It specifically references former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords as an influential voice in the fight to end gun violence, indicating Warner's support for legislative efforts aimed at addressing gun violence. Low |
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