1988 United States Senate election in Virginia
The 1988 United States Senate election in Virginia was held on November 8, 1988. Former governor, Democrat Chuck Robb replaced Republican Senator Paul Trible, who opted not to run for re-election. As of 2021, this is the last time a Democratic Senatorial candidate won every county and independent city in Virginia.
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| Turnout | 49.8% (voting eligible)[1] | ||||||||||||||||
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 County and Independent City Results Robb: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90% | |||||||||||||||||
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Candidates
Democratic
- Chuck Robb, former Governor of Virginia
Republican
- Maurice A. Dawkins, minister and black activist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Chuck Robb | 1,474,086 | 71.25% | +22.45% | |
| Republican | Maurice A. Dawkins | 593,652 | 28.69% | -22.51% | |
| Write-ins | 1,159 | 0.06% | |||
| Majority | 880,434 | 42.56% | +40.18% | ||
| Turnout | 2,068,897 | ||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
See also
References
- Dr. Michael McDonald (March 25, 2013). "Turnout 1980-2012". George Mason University. Archived from the original on October 30, 2012. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
- http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/state.php?year=1988&fips=51&f=0&off=3&elect=0&class=1
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