1976 United States Senate election in West Virginia explained

Election Name:1976 United States Senate election in West Virginia
Country:West Virginia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1970 United States Senate election in West Virginia
Previous Year:1970
Election Date:November 2, 1976
Next Election:1982 United States Senate election in West Virginia
Next Year:1982
Image1:Robert_C._Byrd_–_1977.jpg
Nominee1:Robert Byrd
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:566,359
Percentage1:100.00%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Robert Byrd
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Robert Byrd
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1976 United States Senate election in West Virginia was held on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Robert Byrd won re-election to a fourth term. The Republican Party did not field a candidate for this election, leading to a 100% election victory for Robert Byrd. Byrd's 566,359 votes is the most received by a Democrat in any statewide election in the state's history.

Democratic primary

Candidate

Results

General election

Result

See also