1988 United States Senate election in Virginia

The 1988 United States Senate election in Virginia was held on November 8, 1988. Democratic former governor Chuck Robb succeeded Republican Senator Paul Trible, who opted not to run for re-election. As of 2024, this is the last time a Democratic Senatorial candidate won every county and independent city in Virginia.

1988 United States Senate election in Virginia

November 8, 1988
Turnout49.8% (voting eligible)
 
Nominee Chuck Robb Maurice A. Dawkins
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,474,086 593,652
Percentage 71.25% 28.69%

Robb:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      >90%
Dawkins:      50-60%      60-70%
     No votes

U.S. senator before election

Paul Trible
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Chuck Robb
Democratic

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