United States Senate election in Virginia, 2026

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U.S. Senate, Virginia
General election
Election details
Filing deadline: Pending
Primary: Pending General: November 3, 2026
How to vote
Poll times: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Virginia
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic DDHQ and The Hill: Pending Inside Elections: Solid Democratic Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
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Voters in Virginia will elect one member to the U.S. Senate in the general election on November 3, 2026. The election will fill the Class II Senate seat held by Mark Warner (D), who first took office in 2009. To learn more about other elections on the ballot, click here.

Candidates and election results

Note: The following list includes official candidates only. Ballotpedia defines official candidates as people who:

• Register with a federal or state campaign finance agency before the candidate filing deadline
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Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. Senate Virginia

Incumbent Mark Warner, Jason Reynolds, Kim Farington, and Bryce Reeves are running in the general election for U.S. Senate Virginia on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Mark Warner (D)
		Jason Reynolds (D)
		Kim Farington (R)
		Bryce Reeves (R)

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Jason Reynolds

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I've lived in Virginia since 2001, currently in Fredericksburg. I've been married for 31 years and have two wonderful children. I had a brief stint in the Army as a SIGINT analyst (honorably discharged). I was a stay-at-home dad for 9 years and then went back to work once both kids were in school. I'm currently a contractor working in IT. I'm not a politician. I'm a regular person running to represent regular Virginians. My goal is to take our party, and our country, back from the political and economic elites and return them to the people. I believe in fighting for common sense progressive policies including preserving our democracy; protecting marginalized communities; safeguarding Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security; ensuring everyone has access to affordable healthcare; enshrining a woman's right to make their own reproductive healthcare choices; respecting our international allies; and reforming our tax code to ensure millionaires, billionaires, and corporations pay a fair share."

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Key Messages

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America has ignored its workers for too long. We need to enact a set of progressive policies that ensure working Americans are not left behind again. The minimum wage needs to be raised to $20 per hour. Credit card and student loan interest rates should be capped at no more than 10%. States must be incentivized to construct more affordable housing. And corporations need to be held responsible for price gouging and excessive rent increases.

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Healthcare costs are out of control and our profit-first system benefits nobody except the corporations and their shareholders. We need to adopt a system where unexpected illnesses don't lead to bankruptcy or force people to skip necessary medical care because of the cost. When I am elected, I will work with my fellow progressives to reform our healthcare system to lower costs. In addition to reducing costs, we also need to expand access to primary care in rural areas and after hours care in all areas. We need to incentivize medical professionals to serve where the need is the greatest. I believe we can do this by first committing to build hospitals, clinics, and urgent care facilities where we currently have none.

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I am horrified at the current administration's treatment of minorities, marginalized communities, and non-Christians. Diversity has always made our nation stronger and should be encouraged. We must stop punishing people for who they love, how they look, what they believe, or how they feel. We must work to enshrine the rights of all ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and gender identities to freely live their lives to the fullest.

Voting information

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Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Jason Reynolds (D)

America has ignored its workers for too long. We need to enact a set of progressive policies that ensure working Americans are not left behind again. The minimum wage needs to be raised to $20 per hour. Credit card and student loan interest rates should be capped at no more than 10%. States must be incentivized to construct more affordable housing. And corporations need to be held responsible for price gouging and excessive rent increases.

Healthcare costs are out of control and our profit-first system benefits nobody except the corporations and their shareholders. We need to adopt a system where unexpected illnesses don't lead to bankruptcy or force people to skip necessary medical care because of the cost. When I am elected, I will work with my fellow progressives to reform our healthcare system to lower costs. In addition to reducing costs, we also need to expand access to primary care in rural areas and after hours care in all areas. We need to incentivize medical professionals to serve where the need is the greatest. I believe we can do this by first committing to build hospitals, clinics, and urgent care facilities where we currently have none.

I am horrified at the current administration's treatment of minorities, marginalized communities, and non-Christians. Diversity has always made our nation stronger and should be encouraged. We must stop punishing people for who they love, how they look, what they believe, or how they feel. We must work to enshrine the rights of all ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and gender identities to freely live their lives to the fullest.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Jason Reynolds (D)

Healthcare; housing; social safety nets; the environment; taxation; education

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Jason Reynolds (D)

I look up to my mom. She taught me the value of working hard and being able to empathize. She was a single mother of four who went back to college while working and raising us. She not only graduated but went on to lead social work teams in Florida, Georgia, Iowa, and Virginia. She always treated her clients the way that she would have wanted to be treated when we were struggling and needed help.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Jason Reynolds (D)

First and foremost, elected officials have to be good at listening to their constituents' concerns and translating what they hear into something actionable. If you aren't able or willing to listen, you should not be running or serving. An elected official also has to understand that they have a responsibility to serve their constituents and their country, not themselves. No Senator should be working to enrich themselves at the expense of serving the public.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Jason Reynolds (D)

I am an excellent listener.

I'm a dedicated worker. I love to read.

I've had a wide range of life experiences.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Jason Reynolds (D)

The core responsibilities of a Senator are to protect the Constitution, to represent the interests of their constituents, and to enact legislation that is in the best interest of the country.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Jason Reynolds (D)

I'd like to know that I left the world a little bit better than I found it.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Jason Reynolds (D)

The Space Shuttle Challenger explosion. I was 11 and the whole elementary school was outside watching the launch.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Jason Reynolds (D)

Closing the wealth gap and combating extremism.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Jason Reynolds (D)

I believe we need to implement term limits for Congress and Supreme Court Justices. If elected I pledge to serve no more than 2 terms as Senator.

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Jason Reynolds (D)

The Senate is unique in that each election provides a snapshot of the true pulse of the state. Seats in the House can be gerrymandered, and the Presidency can be won without winning the popular vote, but every six years a Senate candidate has to convince a majority of voters that they are best suited for the job.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Jason Reynolds (D)

I believe that institutional knowledge can be helpful, however it's important to remember that nobody currently serving in the Senate had experience as a US Senator until they were elected to the office. On the other hand, when things are no longer working the way they should, a fresh set of eyes and different perspectives can be useful.

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

Jason Reynolds (D)

I would judge them solely on previous work. Did they respect the law, or did they allow partisanship or their personal values to color their decisions?

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Jason Reynolds (D)

I believe compromise is desirable, but it's important to never compromise on your core values.

What committees interest you?

Jason Reynolds (D)

Finance (Social Security, Healthcare, and Taxation)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Food and Nutrition, Conservation) Appropriations (HUD) Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Housing, Community Development) Energy and Natural Resources Environment and Public Works

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Jason Reynolds (D)

I believe politicians should be fully transparent. Their constituents have a right to know how they are earning money, who they are receiving campaign funds from, and how they are spending those funds. Dark money in politics is a huge issue right now.

You can ask candidates in this race to fill out the survey by clicking their names below:

• Kim Farington
• Mark Warner

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Mark Warner	Democratic Party	$13,388,869	$3,647,575	$10,129,705	As of June 30, 2025
Jason Reynolds	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Kim Farington	Republican Party	$58,289	$41,083	$17,206	As of June 30, 2025
Bryce Reeves	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: U.S. Senate election in Virginia, 2026
Race tracker	Race ratings
	10/7/2025	9/30/2025	9/23/2025	9/16/2025
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Pending	Pending	Pending	Pending
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

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Election history

The section below details election results for this state's U.S. Senate elections dating back to 2018.

2024

See also: United States Senate election in Virginia, 2024

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Virginia

Incumbent Tim Kaine defeated Hung Cao in the general election for U.S. Senate Virginia on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Kaine (D)	54.4	2,417,115
		Hung Cao (R)	45.4	2,019,911
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	8,509

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,445,535
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Gary Barve (R)
• Tiger Xiong (Independent)
• Jonathan Hardin (Independent)
• Csaba Menezes Rusznak (Independent)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Tim Kaine advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Virginia.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Virginia

Hung Cao defeated Scott Parkinson, Eddie Garcia, Chuck Smith, and Jonathan Walker Emord in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Virginia on June 18, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Hung Cao	61.8	168,868
		Scott Parkinson	11.0	29,940
		Eddie Garcia	9.8	26,777
		Chuck Smith	8.8	24,108
		Jonathan Walker Emord	8.6	23,614

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 273,307
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kimberly Nadine Lowe (R)
• Craig Ennis (R)
• TJ Wallace (R)
• Gwendolyn Hickman (R)
• Ron Vitiello (R)

2020

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

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	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

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	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)

2018

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Virginia

Incumbent Tim Kaine defeated Corey Stewart and Matt Waters in the general election for U.S. Senate Virginia on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Kaine (D)	57.0	1,910,370
		Corey Stewart (R)	41.0	1,374,313
		Matt Waters (L)	1.8	61,565
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	5,125

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,351,373
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Election analysis

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See also

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Footnotes

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Virginia's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Tim Kaine (D)

Mark Warner (D)

Representatives

District 1

Rob Wittman (R)

District 2

Jennifer Kiggans (R)

District 3

Bobby Scott (D)

District 4

Jennifer McClellan (D)

District 5

John McGuire (R)

District 6

Benjamin Lee Cline (R)

District 7

Eugene Vindman (D)

District 8

Donald Sternoff Beyer (D)

District 9

H. Morgan Griffith (R)

District 10

Suhas Subramanyam (D)

District 11

James Walkinshaw (D)

Democratic Party (8)

Republican Party (5)

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