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U.S. Senate Class 2 Primary

Election Date:June 9, 2026Register by:May 20, 2026
Current holder:Tim Kaine(Democratic)

The 2026 U.S. Senate Class 2 primary election in Virginia will be held on June 9, 2026, to nominate Democratic and Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Tim Kaine. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for the full six-year Senate term.

About This Race

The 2026 U.S. Senate Class 2 primary election in Virginia will be held on June 9, 2026, to nominate Democratic and Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Tim Kaine. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for the full six-year Senate term.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
June 9, 2026
Registration Deadline
May 20, 2026
Early Voting Starts
May 23, 2026
Early Voting Ends
June 7, 2026

How to Vote

Virginia residents can register to vote online, by mail, or in person at their local voter registration office. Voters must present an acceptable form of ID at the polls, such as a Virginia driver's license, passport, or military ID; those without ID can sign an affidavit and vote provisionally. Early voting is available from May 23 to June 7, 2026, and absentee ballots can be requested by mail or in person with no excuse required.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Tim Kaine

United States Senator

Biography

Tim Kaine is the incumbent U.S. Senator from Virginia, first elected in 2012 and re-elected in 2018. He previously served as Governor of Virginia, Lieutenant Governor, and Mayor of Richmond. Kaine is running for re-election to continue his work on economic opportunity, national security, and bipartisan infrastructure initiatives.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Daniel Gade

United States Senator

Biography

Daniel Gade is a former Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Virginia, having challenged Senator Mark Warner in 2020. He is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, Purple Heart recipient, and former White House National Security Council staffer. Gade is running to bring his national security and disability advocacy experience to the Senate, focusing on veterans' issues and reducing government spending.

Campaign Website

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