Mark Warner | |
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 Warner in 2024 | |
| Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee | |
| Assumed office February 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Marco Rubio (acting) |
| Vice Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2017 Serving with Elizabeth Warren | |
| Chair | Chuck Schumer |
| Preceded by | Chuck Schumer |
| United States Senator from Virginia | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2009 Serving with Tim Kaine | |
| Preceded by | John Warner |
| Vice Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2017 – February 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Dianne Feinstein |
| Succeeded by | Marco Rubio |
| Chair of the National Governors Association | |
| In office July 20, 2004 – July 18, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Dirk Kempthorne |
| Succeeded by | Mike Huckabee |
| 69th Governor of Virginia | |
| In office January 12, 2002 – January 14, 2006 | |
| Lieutenant | Tim Kaine |
| Preceded by | Jim Gilmore |
| Succeeded by | Tim Kaine |
| Chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia | |
| In office May 4, 1993 – September 18, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Goldman |
| Succeeded by | Suzie Wrenn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mark Robert Warner December 15, 1954 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Lisa Collis (m. 1989) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | George Washington University (BA) Harvard University (JD) |
| Signature |  |
| Website | Senate website |
Mark Robert Warner (born December 15, 1954) is an American businessman and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Virginia, a seat he has held since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Warner served as the 69th governor of Virginia from 2002 to 2006. He is vice chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus and chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
In 2006, Warner was widely expected to pursue the Democratic nomination in the 2008 U.S. presidential election, but he announced in October 2006 that he would not run, citing a desire not to disrupt his family life. Warner delivered the keynote address at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, and was considered to be a potential vice presidential candidate until he took himself out of consideration after winning the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate.[1]
Running against his gubernatorial predecessor, Jim Gilmore, Warner won his first election to the Senate in 2008 with 65% of the vote. He was reelected in 2014, narrowly defeating Ed Gillespie,[2] and in 2020 defeating Republican nominee Daniel Gade by twelve percentage points. Warner is the honorary chairman of Forward Together PAC.
Before entering politics, Warner became involved in telecommunications-related venture capital during the 1980s. He founded and led the Columbia Capital firm. He also co-founded Capital Cellular Corporation. With a net worth of $214.1 million, Warner is the third-wealthiest member of Congress and its wealthiest Democrat.[3]
- ^ Lewis, Bob (June 14, 2008). "Warner takes self out of VP mix". The San Francisco Chronicle. Associated Press. Archived from the original on June 18, 2008. Retrieved June 15, 2008.
- ^ Vozzella, Laura; Portnoy, Jenna; Weiner, Rachel (November 4, 2019). "Warner claims victory over Gillespie in Virginia Senate race". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
- ^ "Who Are the Richest U.S. Senators?". Investopedia. Retrieved September 26, 2023.