1940 United States Senate election in Virginia explained

Election Name:1940 United States Senate election in Virginia
Country:Virginia
Flag Year:1931
Type:presidential
Previous Election:1934 United States Senate election in Virginia
Previous Year:1934
Next Election:1946 United States Senate election in Virginia
Next Year:1946
Election Date:November 5, 1940
Image1:Harry F. Byrd (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Harry F. Byrd Sr.
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:274,260
Percentage1:93.32%
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Harry F. Byrd Sr.
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Harry F. Byrd Sr.
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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.

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