1960 United States Senate election in Virginia explained

Election Name:1960 United States Senate election in Virginia
Country:Virginia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1954 United States Senate election in Virginia
Previous Year:1954
Next Election:1966 United States Senate election in Virginia
Next Year:1966
Election Date:November 8, 1960
Nominee1:Absalom Willis Robertson
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:506,169
Percentage1:81.27%
Nominee2:Stuart D. Baker
Party2:Independent Democrat
Popular Vote2:88,718
Percentage2:14.24%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Absalom Willis Robertson
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Absalom Willis Robertson
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

The 1960 United States Senate election in Virginia was held on November 8, 1960. Democratic incumbent Senator Absalom Willis Robertson defeated Independent Democrat Stuart Baker and Social Democrat Clarke Robb and was re-elected to a third term in office.

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