Mark Robert Warner, born on December 15, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a Democratic politician serving as the senior United States Senator from Virginia since 2009. Prior to his tenure in the Senate, Warner served as the 69th Governor of Virginia from 2002 to 2006. Before entering politics, he was a successful technology and business leader, co-founding the company that became Nextel and investing in numerous start-up technology companies. Warner is married to Lisa Collis, and they have three daughters.

Education and Political Experience

• Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from George Washington University
  • Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School

• Political Experience:

  • Chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia
  • Governor of Virginia
  • United States Senator from Virginia
  • Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee
  • Vice Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus

Throughout his political career, Warner has been recognized for his bipartisan leadership and efforts to address issues such as infrastructure, cybersecurity, and national security.