1940 United States Senate election in Virginia

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 after defeating Independent Hilliard Berstein.

1940 United States Senate election in Virginia

November 5, 1940
 
Nominee Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
Party Democratic
Popular vote 274,260
Percentage 93.3%

U.S. senator before election

Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
Democratic

Results

United States Senate election in Virginia, 1940[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Harry F. Byrd, Sr. (inc.) 274,260 93.32% +17.36%
Independent Hilliard Berstein 11,159 3.80%
Independent Alice Burke 8,250 2.81%
Write-ins 212 0.07% +0.05%
Majority 263,101 89.53% +34.50%
Turnout 293,881
Democratic hold

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