1962 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia

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The 1962 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia were held on November 6, 1962 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 1960 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms.

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United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 1962 [1]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Democratic 268,69959.85%8-
Republican 178,91339.85%2-
Independents/Write-ins1,3400.30%0-
Totals448,952100.00%10-

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References

  1. "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 6, 1962" (PDF). Clerk of the House of Representatives. p. 39.

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