1954 United States Senate election in Virginia

The 1954 United States Senate election in Virginia was held on November 2, 1954. Democratic incumbent Senator Absalom Willis Robertson defeated Independent Democrat Charles Lewis and Independent Clarke Robb and was re-elected to a second term in office.

1954 United States Senate election in Virginia

November 2, 1954
 
Nominee Absalom Willis Robertson Charles W. Lewis, Jr. Clarke T. Robb
Party Democratic Independent Democrat Independent
Popular vote 244,844 32,681 28,922
Percentage 79.88% 10.66% 9.44%

County and independent city results
Robertson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Lewis:      40-50%

U.S. senator before election

Absalom Willis Robertson
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Absalom Willis Robertson
Democratic

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