1985 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1985 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1985. Democratic nominee Douglas Wilder defeated Republican nominee John Chichester with 51.84% of the vote.

1985 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election

November 5, 1985
 
Nominee Douglas Wilder John Chichester
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 685,329 636,695
Percentage 51.84% 48.16%

Wilder:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Chichester:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Dick Davis
Democratic

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Douglas Wilder
Democratic

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