Mark Obenshain

Mark Obenshain

Mark Obenshain has served in the State Senate since 2004.
Republican
Currently represents State Senate District 2
Contact information for 2026 Regular Session (January 14-March 14)
Office phone: (804) 698-7502
Office email:
Staff:
Jennifer B. Aulgur, Legislative Director; Connor Smith, Legislative Assistant; Christopher Giella, Legislative Assistant
Room: 609
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SJ84

Commending the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police & Foundation.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Passed

SJ131

Commending M. Catherine Slusher, M.D.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Passed

SR144

Commending the veterans of the United States Armed Forces from Augusta County.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Passed

SJ213

Commending Ryan Dean.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Passed

SB535

Nursing homes and certified nursing facilities; required liability insurance coverage.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Passed

SB536

Close Floor Vote

Medical malpractice actions; limitation on recovery, prejudgment interest.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Passed

SB537

Certain civil actions against employees; liability of employer to vulnerable victims.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Killed

SB539

Virginia Public-Private Safety Communications Infrastructure Fund; established.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: In Senate

SB540

Undue influence; presumptions in actions contesting validity of a trust or trust instrument.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Passed

SB605

Accountancy, Board of; licensing requirements, inactive and emeritus status.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Passed

SB626

Health insurance; reporting requirements.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Passed

SB649

Real property tax; special assessment on basis of use, notice requirements.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Passed

SB778

Display of obscene material to a minor unlawful; penalty.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Passed

SB779

Eminent domain; condemnation proceedings, entry of order and recordation of certificate.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Passed

SB780

Judges; maximum number in general district court in Twenty-sixth Judicial District.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Consolidated

Floor Vote Participation 92%
Close Votes 626
Abstentions 1
Present but Not Voting 78
Changed Votes 0
Voting Unity
Republican Caucus 93%

Political Party: Republican
(39% of legislators are Republican)

Race: Caucasian
(66% of legislators are Caucasian)

Gender: Male
(59% of legislators are Male)

Age: 63
(27% of legislators are 56-65)

Length of Service: Member since 2024; 22 years of service
(7% of legislators have served for more than 20 years)

Margin of Victory: Won by 10% or More
(68% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)

Birth State: Virginia
(50% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)

Region: District Office Area Code 540
(18% of legislators represent this region)

Education Level: Law Degree
(25% of legislators have similar education)

Undergrad Public / Private: State University
(56% of legislators have a similar undergraduate education)

Attorney: Yes
(24% of legislators are attorneys)

Military: Non-Military
(86% of legislators have a similar military background)

Occupation: Lawyers / Attorney, Lenhart Obenshain PC
(18% of legislators have a similar occupation)

Stocks/Investments: Greater than $1,000,000
(0% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)

Real Estate: Owns property that generates rental income or used for business
(35% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)