Mark Moran is a Democratic primary candidate running against incumbent Mark Warner. A 34-year-old former investment banker and reality television personality from Falls Church, Moran previously worked on Wall Street but became disillusioned with corporate power. He attended the College of William & Mary where he ran track and completed a dual J.D.-MBA program at the University of Virginia. Moran starred on the HBO Max dating show FBoy Island before returning to Virginia in 2024 after years working in New York. His campaign emphasizes an outsider perspective and focus on affordability, particularly housing costs in Northern Virginia. Moran is running as an independent in the Democratic primary, vowing not to accept corporate donations, Super PAC funds, or AIPAC contributions.
Gregory Eichelberger is a Democratic candidate running in the 2026 primary against incumbent Mark Warner. He holds the rank of Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve's Adjutant General's Corps. Eichelberger brings military service and paralegal experience to his candidacy.
Lorita Daniels is a Democratic candidate running in the 2026 primary against incumbent Mark Warner. She is a member of the Spotsylvania County School Board and brings education policy experience to her campaign. Daniels is a former teacher, giving her perspective on education issues and classroom challenges.
Chuck Smith is an attorney and veteran running in the 2026 Republican primary for U.S. Senate. Smith has significant military legal experience, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps at age 17 for six years and later in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps as an attorney for two decades. He earned his B.A. and J.D. from North Carolina Central University and received his commission from the U.S. Navy JAG Corps. Smith completed his certification in military science from the Naval Justice School. He comes from humble beginnings, growing up in the projects of Greensboro, North Carolina and rising through public schools and publicly funded colleges. Smith is a conservative who emphasizes constitutional principles, particularly the Second Amendment and right to life.
David K. Williams is a Marine Corps Reserve Colonel and career national security professional running in the 2026 Republican primary. With over 30 years of service, Williams has served in the United States Navy, Marine Corps, U.S. Department of State, and CIA. He is experienced on the front lines of war, intelligence operations, and diplomatic service. Williams now lives in Reston, Virginia with his wife and three children. His military service includes Iraq War combat experience and intelligence work. Williams describes himself as a proud American and lifelong Republican dedicated to fighting for his country both abroad and at home.
Bert Mizusawa is a retired United States Army Major General running in the 2026 Republican primary. With over 30 years of military service and national security experience, Mizusawa has held leadership positions in defense, intelligence, and diplomacy. He was named to Donald Trump's foreign policy advisor team in March 2016 and served on Trump's presidential transition team, where he led defense and national security vetting. Previously, he campaigned as a Republican candidate for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District in 2010 and ran for U.S. Senate in 2018 but did not collect enough signatures to appear on the ballot. Mizusawa's background includes military service where he led a Soviet defector to safety across the Military Demarcation Line in Korea under attack from North Korean soldiers.
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.
Kim Farington is a Northern Virginia Republican candidate for U.S. Senate with over three decades of federal government service. Raised in Ohio, she began working at age 15 and earned her degrees while working full-time. Over 33 years in federal service, Farington held major leadership positions at the Department of Defense, USDA, Office of Personnel Management, and the White House, where she led financial reforms and claims to have saved taxpayers over $1 billion in waste and fraud. She later founded KTECH, a small business providing cybersecurity and financial management services, and holds patents for an American-made USB storage case. Farington lives in Fairfax Station with her retired Navy Captain husband Dave. She declared her candidacy in November 2024 and has traveled to every corner of Virginia listening to constituents.
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.
Mark Warner is a longtime Virginia Democratic figure and the incumbent U.S. Senator, having served since 2009. Born in Indianapolis in 1954, Warner earned his B.A. in political science from George Washington University and J.D. from Harvard Law School. Before entering electoral politics, he worked as a technology entrepreneur and venture capitalist, co-founding the company that became Nextel, which helped make him one of the wealthiest Democrats in Congress with an estimated net worth exceeding $215 million. As governor from 2002 to 2006, he developed a reputation as a pragmatic dealmaker who worked across party lines. Now 71 years old, Warner serves as Senate Democratic Conference Vice Chair and is a prominent voice on national security, technology policy, and economic competitiveness.