The 1946 United States Senate election in Virginia was held on November 5, 1946. Incumbent Senator Harry F. Byrd was re-elected to a fourth term after defeating Republican Lester S. Parsons.
The first Virginia primary for United States Senate was held on August 6. Byrd defeated challenger Martin A. Hutchinson.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Harry F. Byrd, incumbent Senator since 1933 Martin A. Hutchinson
Results
General election
Candidates
Thomas E. Boorde (Prohibition) Alice Burke (Communist) Harry F. Byrd, incumbent Senator since 1933 (Democratic) Howard Carwile, Richmond trial lawyer and government watchdog (Independent) Lester S. Parsons (Republican) Clarke T. Robb (Socialist)
Results
See also
1946 United States Senate elections
References