The 1982 United States Senate election in Virginia was held on November 2, 1982. U.S. Representative from Virginia's 1st district, Paul Trible replaced Independent Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr., who was stepping down after three terms.
Republicans won this seat for the first time since Reconstruction, and this was the first occasion where Republicans simultaneously held both of the state's Senate seats. This election was the first time ever that a Republican won a full term to this Senate seat in Virginia. This election was the first time since 1928 that the winner of Virginia's Class 1 Senate seat was not a member of the Byrd family.
General election Candidates Dick Davis, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia (Democratic) Paul Trible, U.S. Representative from Tappahannock (Republican)
Results
By county and independent city +1982 Virginia United States Senate election by county or independent city Paul TribleRepublican Dick DavisDemocratic Various candidatesWrite-ins Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Chesterfield County 27,136 0.00% 11,865 0.00% 4 0.00% 15,271 0.00% 39,074 Henrico County 38,428 0.00% 20,501 0.00% 5 0.00% 17,927 0.00% 58,934 Martinsville City 2,424 0.00% 2,640 0.00% 0 0.00% 216 0.00% 5,064 Richmond City 25,287 0.00% 39,669 0.00% 21 0.00% 14,382 0.00% 64,977Totals724,57151.18%690,83948.80%2120.01%33,7322.38%1,415,622
See also 1982 United States Senate elections
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