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2026 general election

Virginia Senate

The candidate who raised the most money won. · Incumbent re-elected

$21M was spent on the 2026 Virginia Senate race: $21M raised by the campaigns, $2.5M of it from PACs, plus $37K from outside groups (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Mark Warner (Democrat) won and was the top fundraiser.

Total money

$21M

Raised by campaigns

$21M

PAC checks

$2.5M

Outside money

$37K

Candidates

Raised by the campaign Outside money supportingOutside money attacking Democrat Republican Other
Mark WarnerDemocrat, incumbent
✓ Won
Raised
$20M
Spent
$20M
From individuals
$10M
From PACs
$2.5M
From party
$0
Own money & loans
$0
Outside money for
$37K
Outside money against
$0

Who paid: 12% of Warner's money came from PACs

Corporate $1.3M (57%)Trade group $360K (15%)Leadership PAC $290K (12%)Membership $123K (5%)Union $83K (4%)Super PAC $23K (1%)Other $147K (6%)

Biggest outside spenders

  • Thomas Paine Society, L.L.C. · $37K supporting
FEC record S6VA00093
Bert MizusawaRepublican
✗ Lost
Raised
$1.1M
Spent
$987K
From individuals
$902K
From PACs
$11K
From party
$75
Own money & loans
$175K
Outside money for
$0
Outside money against
$0

Who paid: 1% of Mizusawa's money came from PACs

Party $500 (100%)
  • Republican Party of Virginia Inc Party$500
FEC record S8VA00321

Questions people ask

How much money was spent on the 2026 Virginia Senate race?
$21M was spent on the 2026 Virginia Senate race: $21M raised by the campaigns, $2.5M of it from PACs, plus $37K from outside groups (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Mark Warner (Democrat) won and was the top fundraiser.
Who raised the most money in the 2026 Virginia Senate race?
Mark Warner (Democrat) raised $20M and had $37K in outside spending on their side.
Which outside groups spent the most on the 2026 Virginia Senate race?
Thomas Paine Society, L.L.C. ($37K).
Which PACs gave the most to candidates in the 2026 Virginia Senate race?
The Home Depot Inc. Political Action Committee gave $20K to Mark Warner; Mortgage Bankers Association Political Action Committee (Morpac) gave $20K to Mark Warner; Honeywell International Inc. Technologies Public Affairs Council (Honpac) gave $13K to Mark Warner.