1940 United States Senate election in Virginia
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The 1940 United States Senate election in Virginia was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Senator Harry F. Byrd Sr. was re-elected to a second term (his third overall) after defeating Independent Hilliard Berstein.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Harry F. Byrd Sr. (inc.) | 274,260 | 93.32% | +17.36% | |
| Independent | Hilliard Berstein | 11,159 | 3.80% | ||
| Independent | Alice Burke | 8,250 | 2.81% | ||
| Write-ins | 212 | 0.07% | +0.05% | ||
| Majority | 263,101 | 89.53% | +34.50% | ||
| Turnout | 293,881 | ||||
| Democratic hold | |||||
See also
- 1940 United States Senate elections
- 1940 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia
References
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