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Republican
Bert Mizusawa
Virginia Republican Senate nominee?
$32.9K
AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleRetired U.S. Army major general
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationVirginia
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BackgroundRetired U.S. Army major general
EducationHarvard Law School (J.D., 1989)
Notable personal detailsBert K. Mizusawa is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Virginia in the 2026 election cycle. He is a retired U.S. Army major general and has worked in national security policy roles, including service as a professional staff member on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee and later in senior executive positions within the Department of Defense. He is associated with the founding of Paxcentric, Inc., a technology and security consulting firm.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports lower taxes, limited government, and individual liberty and advocates a conservative approach to tax policy. Positions emphasize tax reduction rather than expanding government spending.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate emphasizes the importance of the Second Amendment and personal gun rights while indicating a personal choice to follow existing permit laws; overall public statements prioritize gun ownership rights and constitutional protections over expanded restrictions.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 23, 2026
Bert Mizusawa is running in Virginia’s Republican primary for U.S. Senate, where he is one of three candidates competing for the party’s nomination. The primary is still underway ahead of the Aug. 4 vote, and the winner will face Sen. Mark Warner in the general election. Recent coverage has focused on the race itself and the candidates’ positions on issues like military families, healthcare costs, and border security.
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Articles
NVNorfolk Virginian-Pilot20 days ago
Meet the candidates
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NVNorfolk Virginian-Pilot17 days ago
Editorial: Primary election takes center stage as early voting underway
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NVNorfolk Virginian-Pilot4 days ago
Sen. Mark Warner says if reelected this year, it would be his last term
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WWTOP1 month ago
Virginia voter guide: Parties nominate candidates for Congress, local offices ahead of 2026 midterms
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Polls
Virginia Republican Senate nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Virginia Republican Senate nominee?
Endorsers of Bert Mizusawa for Virginia Republican Senate nominee?
Ben Cline
Public figure
Ben Cline endorsed Bert Mizusawa for the Virginia Republican Senate primary.
Bryce Reeves
Public figure
Bryce Reeves endorsed Bert Mizusawa for the Virginia Republican Senate primary.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$376.2K
$282.2K
$188.1K
$94.1K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$376.2K
$53.0K
$323.2K
$17.0K
Source: FEC