2012 Virginia Senate Race - Candidates, Debates and Primary Results
This page displays the information for the Virginia senate race. This includes candidates, dates, and political views. The tables below show the candidates for the general election with an option to compare those candidates after the primary. This is followed by the primary candidates and the number of political views we have for each representative. Selecting one of these representatives takes you to the profile for this candidate and a full list of their political positions, speeches, and controversies.
2012 Virginia Senate Race - General Election Candidates
General Election Candidates and Results | |
Election Information for Virginia| Primary Date | June 12, 2012 |
| General Date | November 06, 2012 |
| Incumbent | James Webb |
| Incumbent Status | Not Seeking Re-election |
| Election Projection | Solid Democrat |
| Presidential Election | 2012 Election |
Primary Election
The Democratic side of the primary was uneventful, with the party throwing all of its support behind former Governor Tim Kaine. Despite support from the state population for a new candidate on the Republican side, former Senator and Governor George Allen was able to easily win the party nomination with the support of the party.
General Election
Mr Allen and Mr Kaine have participated in one debate and Virginia election is being watched closely for both this election and what it could represent in the state for the Presidential election. The election will remain a tossup until the end unless there is a major controversy that emerges.
