1996 United States Senate election in West Virginia explained

Election Name:1996 United States Senate election in West Virginia
Country:West Virginia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1990 United States Senate election in West Virginia
Previous Year:1990
Next Election:2002 United States Senate election in West Virginia
Next Year:2002
Election Date:November 5, 1996
Nominee1:Jay Rockefeller
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:456,526
Percentage1:76.65%
Nominee2:Betty Burks
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:139,088
Percentage2:23.35%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Jay Rockefeller
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Jay Rockefeller
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1996 United States Senate election in West Virginia was held on November 5, 1996. Incumbent Democratic Senator Jay Rockefeller was re-elected by over three quarters of the vote to a third consecutive term. This was the best election performance of Rockefeller's career.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also