Byrd Wins Virginia Senate Reelection Big Victory
Sen. Harry Byrd Jr. won reelection in Virginia with 57 percent of the statewide vote, carrying eight of 10 congressional districts and strong local margins in Winchester, Frederick and Clarke counties. He defeated Zumwalt and Perper as Republican Robinson won reelection in the Seventh District.
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Minnesota
Byrd Declares Victory in Virginia Senate Race
Sen. Harry Byrd Jr. claimed a magnificent majority after winning 57 percent to 38 percent over Elmo Zumwalt. Turnout reached about 81 percent statewide, with Winchester Warren and Shenandoah counties above 83 and 85 percent respectively.
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Bud) Zumwalt
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Carter Clinches 272 Electoral Votes to Win Presidency
President-elect Jimmy Carter reaches 272 electoral votes and defeats Gerald Ford in the 1976 race. Carter celebrates in Plains with a joyous reception as Ford concedes early today.
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Ohio
Mood at GOP Headquarters Shows Ambivalence
The Republican crowd at Duff's Rebel Restaurant cheered Rep. J Kenneth Robinsons reelection while watching early presidential returns showing Jimmy Carter ahead. Robinson urged unity as reporters filled the room with tension about the national race amid a calm but anxious mood among locals.
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Winchester voters overturn Sunday closing laws vote
Voters in Winchester turned out in strong numbers yesterday and backed overturning the Blue Laws. Details appear on the Area Page with more election features and coverage.
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