United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 1940
The 1940 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia were held on November 5, 1940 to determine who will represent the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States House of Representatives. Virginia had nine seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1930 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms.
Overview
United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 1940[1] |
Party |
Votes |
Percentage |
Seats |
+/– |
|
Democratic |
253,562 |
80.10% |
9 |
- |
|
Republican |
60,731 |
19.18% |
0 |
- |
|
Socialist |
974 |
0.31% |
0 |
- |
|
Communist |
95 |
0.03% |
0 |
- |
|
Independents/Write-ins |
1,214 |
0.38% |
0 |
- |
Totals |
316,576 |
100.00% |
9 |
- |
References
See also