What's on the Ballot?

Primary Elections for nominees to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives will take place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia may choose to vote in the Primary for either party, but not both.

There will be a Democratic Primary in Virginia's 5th Congressional District for the U.S. House of Representatives. The winner will advance to the General Election.

There will not be a Democratic Primary for the U.S. Senate, for all challengers to incumbent Senator Mark Warner have withdrawn from the race. Mark Warner will face independent challengers and the winner of the Republican Senate Primary in the General Election.

The General Election will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Residents of Powhatan County will cast their ballots for the following:

Federal Offices
- U.S. Senate
- U.S. House of Representatives, 5th Congressional District (VA-05)
State Offices (n/a)
Local Offices (n/a)
Ballot Measures (n/a)

Your Democratic Candidates

Mark Warner

For U.S. Senate

The incumbent Senator is Democrat Mark Warner.

Senator Warner served as Governor of Virginia from 2001 to 2006, during which time the state earned top rankings for business, management, and public education.

Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2008, Senator Warner has consistently worked to build bipartisan consensus, focusing on strengthening the economy and addressing the needs of Virginia families. His achievements include spearheading significant investments in infrastructure and public lands, expanding domestic manufacturing in Virginia, and advocating for lower healthcare costs and increased access to telehealth services across the Commonwealth.

Since 2021, Senator Warner has chaired the Senate Intelligence Committee, where he plays a crucial role in safeguarding America's national security. He currently resides in Alexandria with his wife, Lisa Collis, where they raised their three daughters.

Democratic Primary

For U.S. House of Representatives, Virginia Fifth Congressional District

The incumbent Representative is Republican John McGuire.

At this time, three people have filed to run for the Democratic Party Nomination for U.S. House of Representatives in the Fifth Congressional District, necessitating a Democratic Primary.

The winner of the Primary will face the incumbent Republican Representative and other challengers in the General Election.

The following candidates will appear on the ballot for the Democratic Primary on August 4, 2026:

Suzanne K. Krzyzanowski
Tom Perriello
Rob Tracinski