2026 United States Senate election in Virginia
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The 2026 United States Senate election in Virginia will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Virginia. Incumbent U.S. senator Mark Warner has not said whether he will run for re-election to a fourth term in office.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Potential
[edit]- Mark Warner, incumbent U.S. senator
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Potential
[edit]General election
[edit]Predictions
[edit]| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Elections[2] | Solid D | January 17, 2025 |
| The Cook Political Report[3] | Solid D | February 11, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[4] | Safe D | February 13, 2025 |
Polling
[edit]Hypothetical polling
Mark Warner vs. Glenn Youngkin
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Mark Warner (D) |
Glenn Youngkin (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Commonwealth University | December 18, 2024 – January 15, 2025 | 806 (A) | ± 4.7 | 45% | 38% | 17% |
Notes
[edit]- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
References
[edit]- ^ Cohen, Max (January 30, 2025). "Governors loom large over '26 Senate map". Punchbowl News. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
- ^ "Senate Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ^ "2026 CPR Senate Race Ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
- ^ "2026 Senate ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved February 13, 2025.