1978 · Virginia Senate
Election ID 1978SVASS28
Election details
- Election year
- 1978
- Office
- Virginia Senate
- Election type
- Special — Virginia Senate
- District
- S28 (Single-member district)
- Jurisdiction
- —
- Seats
- 1
- Candidates
- 3
- Other votes
- 2
- Reported total
- 36057
- Assembly year
- 1978
- Tally
- Complete
- Election ID
- 1978SVASS28
Notes: Special election November 7, 1978. Virginia Senate service begins immediately in 1978.
Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Outcome | Votes | % votes | Incumbency | Campaign exp. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester, John H | REP | Won | 17,376 | 48.1 | Non-incumbent | $21,484 | Special Election held November 7, 1978. |
| Humphreys, H R Jr | DEM | Lost | 15,886 | 44 | Non-incumbent | $78,513 | Special Election held November 7, 1978. |
| Fagan, M Al | IND | Lost | 2,793 | 7.7 | Non-incumbent | $1,831 | Special Election held November 7, 1978. |