U.S. Senate · Virginia

Incumbent: Mark Warner (Democratic) · Incumbent renominated
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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The candidates

Mark Warner

Democratic · Incumbent

Incumbent U.S. senator (2009–present).

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: wtop.com

Bert Mizusawa

Republican

Retired United States Army major general, candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018, and candidate for VA-02 in 2010.

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: einpresswire.com

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Where they stand: Warner vs. Mizusawa

Topic rows are grouped by Vote Book; the headings and quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.

Immigration & border
WarnerNo public position foundMizusawa

What are your priorities on Congressional funding and oversight of immigration enforcement, including ICE and Customs and Border Protection facilities?

Every nation has secure borders as a top priority. Why should the US be different?
Candidate's own answer to the League of Women Voters, via VOTE411
Health care
Warner

Universal Healthcare

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. Without access to …
Original: markwarnerva.com/plan (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Mizusawa

Lower Healthcare Costs

"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."
Original: bertforsenate.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

What changes would you propose, if any, on funding priorities of federal programs impacting the lives of families including healthcare and affordability?

Government doesn't make things more affordable for the most part. Regulation can be 25% to 35% of the cost of everything from housing, roads and health care.
Candidate's own answer to the League of Women Voters, via VOTE411
Energy & environment
WarnerNo public position foundMizusawa

Energy

"Nuclear power is clean, cheap, reliable and safe. Today's nuclear technology is, as they say, not your father's technology. I support bringing new nuclear power on-line to slash the ever-increasing energy costs for American households."
Original: bertforsenate.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Taxes & spending
WarnerNo public position foundMizusawa

Fiscal Responsibility

"The national debt has more than tripled since Mark Warner took office. Back then he said he would lead the way to balancing the budget, but he's joined the Democratic leadership in Washington to enact a tax-and-spend agenda. In the Senate, I will focus on balancing the budget to protect future generations from …
Original: bertforsenate.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Housing
Warner

Lowering Costs

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 their first mortgage. …
Original: markwarnerva.com/plan (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
MizusawaNo public position found
Jobs, wages & cost of living
Warner

We need an economy that rewards work, not just wealth.

That means a fairer tax code, affordable health care, and an innovation agenda that grows the middle class and ensures every worker has a fair shot to succeed
Original: markwarnerva.com/plan (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Advanced manufacturing jobs

Mark wrote the groundbreaking CHIPS and Science Act, which is bringing advanced manufacturing back to America instead of relying on foreign countries for critical technology. The law has already brought billions in investment benefitting Virginia and spurred innovation. He has also championed clean-energy projects …
Original: markwarnerva.com/plan (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Mizusawa

Affordability

"Mark Warner voted for higher taxes that would cost the average Virginia family more than $3,600 a year. 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."
Original: bertforsenate.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Infrastructure & transportation
Warner

Roads, bridges and broadband

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. Because of Mark’s work, Virginia leads the nation in access to broadband and is on track to be among …
Original: markwarnerva.com/plan (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
MizusawaNo public position found
Veterans & military
WarnerNo public position foundMizusawa

Defending Our Military

"As a four-time combat veteran with 41 years in uniform, I understand the difficult issues facing veterans, their families and survivors. I will protect veterans' benefits, expand access to quality healthcare, and ensure veterans aren't stuck waiting on Washington for the care they earned."
Original: bertforsenate.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Elections, ethics & government
WarnerNo public position foundMizusawa

Stop Corruption

"For too long, members of Congress have gotten rich while the people they represent fall further behind. As Senator, I will ban congressional stock trading, so politicians put their constituents first, not themselves."
Original: bertforsenate.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

What are your positions on the Federal and State roles regarding election management, security and integrity?

One of government's primary jobs is to ensure the honesty of elections and make sure the voter rolls are accurate and only include legal voters and deceased citizens are removed from the rolls to dissuade illegal voting.
Candidate's own answer to the League of Women Voters, via VOTE411

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Technology & AI
Warner

Preparing for AI

Washington is largely unprepared for the coming AI jobs crisis and we urgently need forward-looking policies to prepare our economy for this new era. 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 …
Original: markwarnerva.com/plan (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
MizusawaNo public position found
Other priorities
WarnerNo public position foundMizusawa

What other priorities do you have if elected?

Restore our national security strength, lower the cost of government, put us on a path to pay down the national debt.
Candidate's own answer to the League of Women Voters, via VOTE411
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Official voting records

The same nine Senate votes (or three House votes) are shown for every current member of Congress running, so records can be compared across races. Click a roll call for the official tally.

Mark Warner: key votes as U.S. Senator

MeasureWarner
Laken Riley Act (S. 5) — detain migrants charged with theft/violent crimesYea
GENIUS Act (S. 1582) — stablecoin regulationYea
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — tax & spending reconciliationNay
Rescissions Act of 2025 (H.R. 4) — cancel foreign aid & public broadcasting fundsNay
FY2026 NDAA (S. 2296) — defense authorizationYea
Continuing appropriations to end the 2025 shutdown (H.R. 5371)Nay
FY2026 consolidated appropriations (H.R. 7148)Yea
Housing supply bill (H.R. 6644)Yea
2026 reconciliation bill (S. 2)Nay

Pulled from official roll-call records · Congress.gov profile & full record.

No congressional voting record for: Bert Mizusawa. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.