The 1966 United States Senate special election in Virginia was held on November 8, 1966, alongside the other 1966 United States Senate election in Virginia, U.S. Senate election in Virginia. Incumbent Senator Harry F. Byrd Sr. had retired the previous year due to health reasons, and his son Harry F. Byrd Jr. had been appointed to replace him. Byrd defeated Republican Lawrence M. Traylor and independent candidate John W. Carter, and was able to finish the balance of his father's sixth term.
Due to Byrd switching parties in 1970 United States Senate election in Virginia, 1970, this is the last time until 1988 United States Senate election in Virginia, 1988 that a Democrat was elected to this seat.
Results
See also
* List of special elections to the United States Senate
* 1966 United States Senate elections
References
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