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1946 United States Senate election in Virginia

The 1946 United States Senate election in Virginia was held on November 5, 1946. Incumbent Senator Harry F. Byrd was re-elected to a fourth term after defeating Republican Lester S. Parsons.

The first Virginia primary for United States Senate was held on August 6. Byrd defeated challenger Martin A. Hutchinson.

Democratic primary

Candidates

  • Harry F. Byrd, incumbent Senator since 1933
  • Martin A. Hutchinson

Results

General election

Candidates

  • Thomas E. Boorde (Prohibition)
  • Alice Burke (Communist)
  • Harry F. Byrd, incumbent Senator since 1933 (Democratic)
  • Howard Carwile, Richmond trial lawyer and government watchdog (Independent)
  • Lester S. Parsons (Republican)
  • Clarke T. Robb (Socialist)

Results

See also

References