1991 Virginia's 7th congressional district special election
A special election for Virginia's 7th congressional district was held on November 5, 1991 because the previous congressman D. French Slaughter Jr. had resigned due to a series of strokes. George Allen, who would later become Governor of Virginia and then a United States Senator, won with over 60% of the vote.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George Allen | 106,745 | 62.0% | |
| Democratic | K. E. Kay' Slaughter | 59,655 | 34.7% | |
| Independent | John A. Torrice, Jr | 5,566 | 3.2% | |
| Other | 89 | 0.1% | ||
| Total votes | 172,055 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- "Elections Database". Virginia Department of Elections. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
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