Republican U.S. Senate Primary – August 4, 2026
This Capital Alert is provided solely for voter education and informational purposes. It is NOT an endorsement of or opposition to any candidate or campaign. VAIB encourages every Christian and every citizen to become informed, prayerfully evaluate each candidate's positions and qualifications, and exercise the privilege of voting.
Early voting is already underway for Virginia's Republican primary elections for both the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. Election Day is Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Virginians may obtain official election information, polling locations, and early voting details through the Virginia Department of Elections.
The Republican Candidates
Three candidates have qualified for the Republican nomination for the United States Senate:
Kim Farington
Bert Mizusawa
David Williams
Below is a factual summary of publicly available information regarding each candidate.
Kim Farington
Kim Farington is a Certified Public Accountant and former senior federal financial executive. During her career, she served in financial leadership positions within the Department of Defense, the Department of Agriculture, the Office of Management and Budget, and FirstNet before entering private business.
As of the latest publicly available Federal Election Commission reporting period (through March 31, 2026), her campaign reported:
Approximately $125,579 raised
Approximately $22,741 cash on hand
Among the three candidates, Farington has provided the clearest public position regarding Virginia's three proposed constitutional amendments scheduled for the November ballot. Her campaign has publicly stated that she opposes all three proposed amendments, including those involving reproductive freedom, restoration of voting rights, and marriage.
Publicly announced endorsements include Greene County Supervisor Davis Lamb and the George Mason College Republicans.
Bert Mizusawa
Bert Mizusawa is a retired United States Army Major General, attorney, businessman, and former national security adviser. His career includes service in senior military leadership, the Department of Defense, the Senate Armed Services Committee, and national security positions involving intelligence and defense policy.
According to the latest publicly available campaign finance reports:
Approximately $192,041 raised
Approximately $55,405 cash on hand
This represented the largest fundraising total among the Republican candidates during the reporting period.
Public reporting indicates that General Mizusawa has expressed significant concerns regarding the constitutional amendments and has suggested they are driven by broader political objectives. However, voters should note that a detailed, amendment-by-amendment written position was not readily available in publicly accessible campaign materials reviewed for this bulletin.
No comprehensive list of formal endorsements was located through publicly available campaign sources at the time this bulletin was prepared.
David Williams
David Williams is a Navy and Marine Corps veteran who later served as a State Department official and CIA officer before continuing his military service in the Marine Corps Reserve.
His campaign emphasizes faith, family, border security, parental rights, national defense, and limited government.
According to the latest campaign finance reports:
Approximately $50,556 raised
Approximately $6,592 cash on hand
At the time this bulletin was prepared, no detailed public position could be found that addressed each of Virginia's three proposed constitutional amendments individually. Likewise, no comprehensive list of formal endorsements was readily available through publicly accessible campaign materials.
Why This Matters
Every election is important because those elected help shape public policy, appoint judges, influence federal legislation, and represent Virginia in the United States Senate.
VAIB encourages every voter to go beyond campaign advertisements by examining each candidate's record, public statements, voting history (where applicable), and policy positions before casting a ballot.
An informed electorate strengthens representative government.
Again, this publication is intended solely for informational purposes. It should not be interpreted as an endorsement of, or opposition to, any candidate for public office.