Mark Obenshain

Mark Obenshain has served in the State Senate since 2004.
Republican

Currently represents State Senate District 2

Voting Unity: Republican Caucus

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How often does Mark Obenshain vote with the party when at least two-thirds of other Republicans take the same position?

With Caucus

90%

Other

10%

SB777

Electric utilities & licensed suppliers of electricity; regional transmission entities, annual rept.

02/12/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
02/13/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (22-Y 16-N 0-A)

Mark Obenshain:
No

Bill Details

SB785

Teacher, other instructional personnel, etc., exits; data collection, disaggregation by race.

02/09/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
02/10/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (22-Y 18-N 0-A)

Mark Obenshain:
No

Bill Details

SB803

Virginia Fair Housing Law; discriminatory housing practices, quid pro quo harassment.

02/09/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
02/10/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 17-N 0-A)

Mark Obenshain:
No

Bill Details

SB827

Underground transmission lines; pilot program, qualifying projects, levy, report.

02/12/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
02/13/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (26-Y 12-N 0-A)

Mark Obenshain:
No

Bill Details

VPAP's unity score should not be interpreted as a partisan litmus test. For instance, Republicans who more often split from caucus does not necessarily mean they are less conservative than peers. It could mean they are more conservative. A nuanced reading of bills involved is needed to reach any conclusions.