Mark R. Warner

Background

Warner is seeking another U.S. Senate term after representing Virginia in the Senate since 2009; he served as Virginia governor from 2002 to 2006. Before elected office, he was a technology entrepreneur and co-founded the company that became Nextel.

Sources: Senator Warner, About Mark, VPM, U.S. Senate Q&A

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Affordability

  Warner called the cost of living a major issue and said he supports measures to reduce housing costs and increase housing supply, including the ROAD to Housing Act. He also said developers, rather than residents, should pay costs associated with data centers.

  VPM, U.S. Senate Q&A

• Health care

  Warner said he supports universal health coverage and protecting rural health care. He cited his support for measures to help rural hospitals keep maternity wards open and receive fair reimbursement.

  VPM, U.S. Senate Q&A

• Data centers

  Warner said he supports guardrails for AI and data centers, including requiring data centers to bring their own power so they do not increase electric bills, and providing water setbacks from communities.

  WAVY, interview with Warner