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Al Mina
Al Mina (Republican Party) (also known as Aldous) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Virginia. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Mina completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Al Mina earned an undergraduate degree from Liberty University in December 2006 and a graduate degree from American Intercontinental University in April 2011. His professional experience includes working as a market entry and global finance consultant in frontier and emerging markets. Mina served in the U.S. Peace Corps.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: United States Senate election in Virginia, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. Senate Virginia
The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate Virginia on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Mark Warner (D) | |
| Lorita Daniels (D) | ||
 | Gregory Eichelberger (D) | |
 | Jason Reynolds (D)  | |
 | Kim Farington (R) | |
 | Al Mina (R) | |
 | Bryce Reeves (R) | |
| David Williams (R) | ||
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2020
See also: United States Senate election in Virginia, 2020
United States Senate election in Virginia, 2020 (June 23 Republican primary)
United States Senate election in Virginia, 2020 (June 23 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Virginia
Incumbent Mark Warner defeated Daniel Gade and Al Mina in the general election for U.S. Senate Virginia on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Warner (D) | 56.0 | 2,466,500 |
 | Daniel Gade (R) | 43.9 | 1,934,199 | |
| Al Mina (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 4,388 | ||
| Total votes: 4,405,087 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mary Knapp (Independent)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mark Warner advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Virginia.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Virginia
Daniel Gade defeated Alissa Baldwin and Thomas Speciale in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Virginia on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daniel Gade | 67.4 | 208,754 |
 | Alissa Baldwin | 18.1 | 56,165 | |
 | Thomas Speciale | 14.5 | 44,795 | |
| Total votes: 309,714 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Victor Williams (R)
- Gary Adkins (R)
- Omari Faulkner (R)
- Scott Taylor (R)
- Roger Franklin (R)
- John Easley (R)
- Blaine Dunn (R)
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Al Mina completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mina's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I would like my fellow Virginian's and Americans to know that even though the world is fast changing and modern technology is upon us, there is still plenty of room for conservative values and exercising common sense. While my background is centered in the evolution of economic development and market capacity building, I continue to observe the need for many of our traditional and conservative values to keep Americans grounded and well prepared to tackle social issues and market uncertainties. My observations and research was reflected in my first book faceconomics, which incorporated the use of the social media platform in economic development worldwide. As well as while serving in the US Peace Corps, making $200 per month for 2 years.
- I also, believe that the fundamental nature of US sovereignty should be our main priority as a country and protect our people and resources from those interested in destabilizing our market and country.
When I drafted my book faceconomics People Power, I come to terms that countries are only safe and secure if it's citizens promote, preserve and enforce the law of the land. With this said we are also granted the opportunity to share our land and resources with those who embraces our values and help build our resources via our common good.
A country is only a country when borders are protected and it's immigration laws are preserved. As a son of legal immigrants who waited almost a decade to be invited into the US, I adore our system. - Freedom of Speech and expression is what keeps a country strong and democracy preserved. We exercise our freedom of speech when we vote as well as, when we share our opinions. I whole heartedly champion this fundamental right which may incorporate the meeting of the minds. Having seen the world and experience the dangers of silencing free speech in communist, dictatorship, authoritarian, oligarch etc. societies of this world, I praise those nations who have emerged victorious in building their countries, but this said I still see the hard influences inflicted on their decision makers by previous regimes. So silencing freedom of speech will never be a good thing ever. Society needs balance and public discourse to keep fresh ideas around.
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2020
Al Mina completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mina's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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During my college career, I have served under an international trade manager for the State of Virginia, helping Virginia companies access new markets to export to and identify as a business destination. A part of my curriculum was to study in Europe and the middle east to advance my skills in international business and foreign affairs.
Currently, I am working as a market entry consultant in frontier and emerging markets and linking new countries to partner with the US in the 4th industrial revolution. I have authored books on emerging technologies and economic capacity building via new media and advancement in artificial intelligence and cloud computing to name a few.
I am a regular speaker in the international business speaker circuit worldwide.- New ideas and concepts to solve modern day problems in the commonwealth and country
- Trade and Commerce in Economic Development in the 4th Industrial Revolution
- Social awareness of key issues that could hinder progress in capacity building within the commonwealth
Service to fellow Americans
The Purpose Driven Life, Because I know I am not simply on this planet to take up space
Foreign Affairs and Diplomacy
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 3, 2020
