[Mark Warner Re-elected Virginia Senator, First Senate Seat in 2026 Midterm Elections] The Associated Press announced that Democratic Senator Mark Warner defeated Republican challenger Burt Mizusawa to win the Virginia Senate election, securing his fourth six-year term. This is the first Senate seat won in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. An AP Voter Poll shows that about 60% of voters disapprove of President Trump's performance in office, with the economy and democracy being the issues of greatest concern to voters. Control of both the House and Senate remains undecided. (Source: Associated Press)