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Robert Carlyle Byrd (born Cornelius Calvin Sale Jr.; November 20, 1917 – June 28, 2010) was an American politician and musician who served as a United States senator from West Virginia for over 51 years, from 1959 until his death in 2010.
Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV) Electoral history of Robert Byrd, senior United States senator from West Virginia (1959–2010), president pro tempore of the United States Senate (1989–1995, 2001, 2001–2003 and 2007–2010), Senate majority (1977–1981, 1987–1989) and minority leader (1981–1987). He was also the longest-serving U.S. senator ...
The 1994 United States Senate election in West Virginia was held November 7, 1994. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Robert Byrd won re-election to a seventh term. He won every county and congressional district in the state.
The 2000 United States Senate election in West Virginia took place on November 7, 2000. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Robert Byrd won re-election to an eighth term. He won every county and congressional district in the state with at least 60% of the vote.
The 2006 United States Senate election in West Virginia was held November 7, 2006. Incumbent Democrat Robert Byrd won re-election to a ninth term. [1] [2] He was sworn in on January 3, 2007. However, he died in office on June 28, 2010, before the end of his term.
Robert C. Byrd Bridge, Ohio County, West Virginia [19] Robert C. Byrd Drive, West Virginia Routes 16 and 97 between Beckley and Sophia, West Virginia [6] [10] Robert C. Byrd Expressway, United States Route 22 near Weirton, West Virginia [6] [9] [10]
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The 1976 United States Senate election in West Virginia was held on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Robert Byrd won re-election to a fourth term. The Republican Party did not field a candidate for this election, leading to a 100% election victory for Byrd. Byrd's 566,359 votes is the most received by a Democrat in any ...