Mark R. Warner

Background

Warner is a former technology entrepreneur who co-founded the company that became Nextel. He served as Virginia governor from 2002 to 2006 and has represented Virginia in the U.S. Senate since 2009; the official 2026 candidate list names him as the Democratic statewide Senate candidate.

Sources: Senator Warner — About Mark, Congress.gov — Senator Mark R. Warner

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Housing

  He supports expanding housing supply, rehabilitating existing buildings, speeding up permitting, and making first mortgages easier for first-time homebuyers.

  Mark Warner for Senate — On The Issues

• Abortion access

  He says he will work to protect abortion access in Virginia through the 2026 state constitutional amendment.

  Mark Warner for Senate — On The Issues

• Gun policy

  He supports banning assault weapons and requiring background checks, while recognizing Americans’ right to own guns.

  Mark Warner for Senate — On The Issues