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The 1973 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1973. Republican nominee John N. Dalton defeated Democratic nominee James Harry Michael Jr. with 53.96% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • John N. Dalton (Republican), State Senator
  • James Harry Michael Jr. (Democratic), State Senator

Other candidate's

  • Flora Crater, Independent

Results

1973 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John N. Dalton 505,729 53.96%
Democratic James Harry Michael Jr. 332,990 35.53%
Independent Flora Crater 98,508 10.51%
Majority 172,739
Turnout 937,270
Republican gain from Independent Swing

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