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Republican
Bert Mizusawa

Bert Mizusawa

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 4, 2026

Bert Mizusawa is in the news because he is a candidate in Virginia’s primary elections ahead of the 2026 midterms. The latest coverage focuses on the broader primary contests for congressional and local offices, including competitive House races. No other specific developments about Mizusawa are provided in the available summaries.

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Polls

Virginia Republican Senate nominee?
Polling Average
25%20%15%10%5%0%
19.1%
13%
Bert Mizusawa
B. Mizusawa
David Williams
D. Williams
Date (Start - End)SpreadMizusawaWilliams
Polling Average
Mizusawa+6.1
19.1%13.0%
The Public Sentiment InstituteJun 12 - 16
Williams+0.0
15.7%15.7%
The Public Sentiment InstituteJun 12 - 16
Mizusawa+1.2
16.4%15.2%
The Public Sentiment InstituteMay 1 - 5
Mizusawa+13.4
23.5%10.1%
The Public Sentiment InstituteMay 1 - 5
Mizusawa+9.9
20.9%11.0%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Endorsements

Virginia Republican Senate nominee?

Endorsers of Bert Mizusawa for Virginia Republican Senate nominee?

Born To Ride For 45

Public endorsement

Born To Ride For 45 endorsed Bert Mizusawa for Virginia U.S. Senate.

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Bob McDonnell

Public endorsement

Bob McDonnell endorsed Bert Mizusawa for U.S. Senate.

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Ben Cline

Public figure

Ben Cline endorsed Bert Mizusawa for U.S. Senate.

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$192.0K
$144.0K
$96.0K
$48.0K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$192.0K
$55.4K
$136.6K
$9.1K

Source: FEC