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.

1997 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election

November 4, 1997

Nominee John H. Hager Lewis F. Payne Jr. Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 839,895 754,404 Percentage 50.16% 45.05%

County and independent city results Hager:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Payne:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Lieutenant Governor before election Don Beyer Democratic Elected Lieutenant Governor John H. Hager Republican

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

1997 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	John H. Hager	839,895	50.16%
	Democratic	Lewis F. Payne Jr.	754,404	45.05%
	Independent	Bradley E. Evans	75,024	4.48%
Majority			85,491
Turnout
	Republican gain from Democratic		Swing