The 2000 United States Senate election in Virginia was held on November 7, 2000. Incumbent

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U.S. Senator Chuck Robb sought re-election to a third term, but he was defeated by Republican nominee George Allen. With Allen's victory, this marked the first time since

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that Republicans would hold both of Virginia's Senate seats. , this was the last time the Republicans 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

Complete video of debate
September 24, 2000
Complete video of debate
September 25, 2000
Complete video of debate
October 22, 2000

Polling

Results

References

External links

Virginia State Board of Elections

Campaign contributions
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Virginia