Mark Warner
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Overview
Mark Warner is a Democratic U.S. senator from Virginia and a former technology entrepreneur who co-founded Nextel. He served as governor from 2002 to 2006, was elected to the Senate in 2008, and is vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. virginiamercury.com whro.org
In 2026 he sought a fourth term, which he said would be his last, against Republican Bert Mizusawa, a retired Army major general. whro.org cardinalnews.org
Platform
- Says ending the war with Iran and reversing tariffs would bring the quickest relief from high prices.virginiamercury.com
- Proposes a public insurance option, restored enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies and a move toward universal coverage.virginiamercury.com
- Proposes federal standards for data centers on energy and water use, setbacks and disclosure, tied to tax benefits.virginiamercury.com
- Says technology companies should help pay for programs that retrain workers displaced by AI.virginiamercury.com markwarnerva.com
- Proposes expanding housing supply by speeding permitting and helping first-time buyers get a mortgage.markwarnerva.com