1997 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1997 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1997. Republican nominee John H. Hager defeated Democratic nominee Lewis F. Payne Jr. with 50.16% of the vote. This was the first time since 1973 that a Republican was elected lieutenant governor of Virginia.

General election

Candidates Major party candidates John H. Hager, (Republican), Retired Army Captain Lewis F. Payne Jr. (Democratic), U.S. Representative

Other candidates Bradley E. Evans, Independent

Results

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