1958 United States Senate election in Virginia explained

Election Name:1958 United States Senate election in Virginia
Country:Virginia
Type:presidential
Previous Election:1952 United States Senate election in Virginia
Previous Year:1952
Next Election:1964 United States Senate election in Virginia
Next Year:1964
Election Date:November 4, 1958
Image1:Harry F. Byrd (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Harry F. Byrd
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:317,221
Percentage1:69.32%
Nominee2:Louise Wensel
Party2:Independent (US)
Popular Vote2:120,224
Percentage2:26.27%
Map Size:300px
U.S. senator
Before Election:Harry F. Byrd
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Harry F. Byrd
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

The 1958 United States Senate election in Virginia was held on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Senator Harry F. Byrd, Sr. was re-elected to a sixth term after defeating Independent Louise Wensel and Social Democrat Clarke Robb.

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