2000 United States Senate election in Virginia

The 2000 United States Senate election in Virginia was held on November 7, 2000. Democratic incumbent Chuck Robb ran for re-election to a third term but was defeated by former Virginia governor George Allen. As of 2026, this is the last time that Republicans won the Class 1 Senate seat in Virginia. == General election == === Candidates === George Allen, former governor of Virginia and former U.S. representative from Chesterfield County (Republican) Chuck Robb, incumbent U.S. senator since 1989 and former governor of Virginia (Democratic) === Debates === Complete video of debate, September 24, 2000 Complete video of debate, September 25, 2000 Complete video of debate, October 22, 2000 === Polling === === Results === ==== Counties and independent cities that flipped from Democratic to Republican ==== Amelia (no municipalities) Amherst (largest city: Amherst) Chesapeake (independent city) Bedford (independent city) Buckingham (largest city: Dillwyn) Buena Vista (independent city) James City (no municipalities) King and Queen (largest CDP: King and Queen Courthouse) Lynchburg (independent city) Montgomery (largest city: Blacksburg) Russell (largest city: Lebanon) Nelson (largest city: Nellysford) Wise (largest city: Big Stone Gap) ==== Counties and independent cities that flipped from Republican to Democratic ==== Prince Edward (largest city: Farmville) == See also == 2000 United States Senate elections == References == === Notes === == External links == Virginia State Board of Elections Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org Official campaign websites (archived) George Allen (R) for Senate Chuck Robb (D) for Senate