Prediction Edge
Republican
David Williams

David Williams

Visit WebsiteXFacebook

Overview

Current roleU.S. Navy veteran

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican

GenderMale

LocationVirginia

Show more

BackgroundU.S. Navy veteran

EducationMorehouse College (degree not specified)

Notable personal detailsDavid Earl Williams is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Virginia in the 2026 election cycle. He has served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, and has also worked in federal national security roles at the U.S. Department of State and the Central Intelligence Agency. He is a Morehouse College graduate and has been based in Reston, Virginia.

SourcesShow
fec.govdocquery.fec.govdavidwilliamsforva.comvpm.orgwhsv.comsenate.virginia.govelections.virginia.goven.wikipedia.orgthecandidate.comapnews.comapps.senate.virginia.gov11cdgop.orgthepolitibase.comwkms.orgpollingsource.comvirginia.gopcms.chathamcountyga.govcongress.govwilliams4cb.comwashingtonexaminer.compolitics1.comcardinalnews.orgwvlegislature.govapp.coloradocapitolwatch.comgeorgewbush-whitehouse.archives.govlawfilesext.leg.wa.govnmu.eduschoolinfosystem.orgalumnius.netswvasun.comcvilletomorrow.orgfoxnews.comnewsleader.comspectrumnews1.comnews.bgov.comballotpedia.orgkentuckylantern.comfullertonobserver.combiv.comcastanet.nettheprogress.comfalmouthpacket.co.ukaol.co.ukbluevoterguide.orgfacebook.compvpanthers.comdavidwilliamsfoundation.orgx.comdailypress.senate.govhistory.house.govkaine.senate.govdurbin.senate.govballotready.org

Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports fiscal responsibility and resisting tax increases; voted for a town budget that used one-time funds to avoid raising taxes and has proposed line-item cuts and finance oversight to limit spending. Emphasizes limiting government spending to critical needs and prioritizing taxpayers.

Immigration & Border

Supports stronger border security and enforcement measures focused on stopping drug flows and cartel networks; emphasizes backing law enforcement and reversing policies viewed as encouraging lawlessness at the border. No public evidence found of support for broad legalization or pathways to citizenship in campaign materials.

News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026

David Williams is running in Virginia’s Republican primary for U.S. Senate, where he is one of three candidates competing for the nomination to challenge Sen. Mark Warner. The primary is underway ahead of the Aug. 4 vote, with early voting open through Aug. 1. Recent coverage focuses on the race itself and the candidates’ positions on issues like military families, healthcare costs, and border security.

fec.gov+52
Articles
NVNorfolk Virginian-Pilot5 days ago

Editorial: Primary election takes center stage as early voting underway

Neutral
NVNorfolk Virginian-Pilot7 days ago

Meet the candidates

Neutral
WWTOP4 months ago

Warner files for reelection, launching bid for fourth U.S. Senate term

Neutral
NNewsweek3 months ago

Republicans Brace for Midterms Massacre

Negative

Polls

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

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$50.6K
$37.9K
$25.3K
$12.6K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$50.6K
$6.6K
$44.0K
$2.9K

Source: FEC

New updates coming soon

We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.

  • Endorsements