1976 United States Senate election in Virginia

The 1976 United States Senate election in Virginia was held on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. was re-elected to a second term over retired Admiral Elmo Zumwalt and state legislator Martin H. Perper. As of 2023, this is the last statewide race in Virginia that was won by an independent.

Candidates

 * Harry F. Byrd Jr., incumbent U.S. Senator (Independent)
 * Martin H. Perper, former member of Virginia state legislature (Independent Republican)
 * Elmo Zumwalt, former Naval officer and Chief of Naval Operations (Democratic)