1926 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia

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The 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia were held on November 2, 1926 to determine who will represent the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States House of Representatives. Virginia had ten seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1920 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms.

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United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 1926 [1]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Democratic 74,36468.79%10-
Republican 32,80030.34%0-
Independents/Write-ins9330.86%0-
Totals108,097100.00%10-

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References

  1. "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 1926" (PDF). Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives.

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