1960 United States Senate election in Virginia

1960 United States Senate election in Virginia

← 1954 November 8, 1960 1966 →
 
Nominee Absalom Willis Robertson Stuart D. Baker
Party Democratic Independent Democrat
Popular vote 506,169 88,718
Percentage 81.27% 14.24%

County and independent city results
Robertson:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Baker:      50-60%

U.S. senator before election

Absalom Willis Robertson
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Absalom Willis Robertson
Democratic

The 1960 United States Senate election in Virginia was held on November 8, 1960. Democratic incumbent Senator Absalom Willis Robertson defeated Independent Democrat Stuart Baker and Social Democrat Clarke Robb and was re-elected to a third term in office.