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
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