Jason Reynolds is a progressive challenger to incumbent Mark Warner in the 2026 Democratic primary. A self-described 'regular Virginian' and IT professional, Reynolds was born in Rochester, New Hampshire in 1994-1996 (estimates vary) and moved to Virginia in 2001. He served briefly in the U.S. Army as a SIGINT analyst and has spent the last decade working as a project and program manager in IT fields. Reynolds has no political experience but frames this as an asset, running as an outsider who understands working families' struggles. He lives in Fredericksburg with his wife Lesley of 31 years and has two adult children. Reynolds emphasizes grassroots campaigning and pledges not to accept corporate donations, Super PAC funding, or lobbyist meetings.
Reynolds was born in Rochester, New Hampshire and served in the U.S. Army from 1994-1995 as a SIGINT analyst (honorably discharged). He earned his high school diploma from Merritt Island High School in Florida and an associate degree from Northern Virginia Community College in 2012. His career has included work as a business analyst, technical writer, and project/program manager. He moved to Fredericksburg, Virginia in 2007 where he currently resides with his wife and two children. Reynolds has no prior political experience but frames this as an advantage, describing himself as a 'regular Virginian' who understands the challenges facing working families.