Virginia Primary Election
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · 18 days away
U.S. House, U.S. Senate, statewide offices
What’s being decided
A primary election determines which candidates advance to the November general election. Voters in each party select their nominee, and the winners face each other in the fall.
Virginia holds an open primary — any registered voter may participate, regardless of party affiliation.
Candidates
U.S. Senate
Democratic · Incumbent since 2009
Mark Warner has represented Virginia in the U.S. Senate since 2009. A former technology entrepreneur and Governor of Virginia, he chairs the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and has focused on cybersecurity, national security, and technology policy.
Voter information
Registration deadline
October 12, 2026 (22 days before the November 3 general)