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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.

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[1]
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

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