2000 United States Senate election in Virginia
The 2000 United States Senate election in Virginia was held on November 7, 2000. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Chuck Robb sought re-election to a third term, but was defeated by Republican nominee George Allen. With Allen's victory, 2001 marked the first time since 1988 that Republicans would hold both of Virginia's US Senate seats. As of, this is the last time a Republican won the Class 1 Senate seat in Virginia.Candidates
Democratic
- Chuck Robb, incumbent U.S. Senator and former Governor of Virginia
Republican
- George Allen, former Governor of Virginia and former U.S. Representative
General election
Debates
Results
