Mark Warner (b. 1954) is an American Democratic politician who has represented Virginia in the U.S. Senate since 2009. He was elected to the Senate after serving as Virginia’s governor from 2002 to 2006. Before entering elected office, Warner built a fortune as a broker of telephone services and franchises and through a capital-investment firm.
Warner is a moderate Democrat and has voted against his party’s leadership on several occasions. He has a strong interest in legislation concerning business and technology matters, and, given Virginia’s numerous connections to the military, he is a leader in veterans’ and military affairs.