Aldous Mina (also known as Al Mina) is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate with a background in economic development consulting and international development work. He earned an undergraduate degree from Liberty University and a graduate degree from American Intercontinental University. Mina has worked as a market entry and global finance consultant in frontier and emerging markets and served in the U.S. Peace Corps. He previously ran for U.S. Senate in Virginia in 2020 as an independent candidate but was defeated by incumbent Mark Warner. He is now running in the 2026 Republican primary.
Aldous Mina was educated at Liberty University (undergraduate degree, December 2006) and American Intercontinental University (graduate degree, April 2011). His professional experience includes working as a market entry and global finance consultant in frontier and emerging markets. He served in the U.S. Peace Corps. Mina previously ran for U.S. Senate in Virginia in 2020 as an independent candidate, losing to incumbent Democrat Mark Warner. He is now running in the 2026 Republican primary.