The 1976 United States Senate election in West Virginia was held on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Robert Byrd won re-election to a fourth term. The Republican Party did not field a candidate for this election, leading to a 100% election victory for Robert Byrd. Byrd's 566,359 votes is the most received by a Democrat in any statewide election in the state's history. Democratic primary Candidate Robert Byrd, incumbent U.S. Senator Results General election Result See also 1976 United States Senate elections References West Virginia 1976 1976 West Virginia elections Robert Byrd