John N. Dalton
John Nichols Dalton (July 11, 1931 – July 30, 1986) was an American politician who served as the 63rd governor of Virginia, from 1978 to 1982. Dalton won the office with 55.9% of the vote, defeating Democrat Henry E. Howell Jr. and Independent Alan R. Ogden. Dalton had previously served as Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.
John Dalton | |
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Dalton in the 1970s | |
| 63rd Governor of Virginia | |
| In office January 14, 1978 – January 16, 1982 | |
| Lieutenant | Chuck Robb |
| Preceded by | Mills Godwin |
| Succeeded by | Chuck Robb |
| 32nd Lieutenant Governor of Virginia | |
| In office January 12, 1974 – January 14, 1978 | |
| Governor | Mills Godwin |
| Preceded by | Henry Howell |
| Succeeded by | Chuck Robb |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 37th district | |
| In office January 10, 1973 – December 4, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | James Turk |
| Succeeded by | Madison Marye |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 6th district | |
| In office January 12, 1966 – January 10, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth Devore |
| Succeeded by | Ward Teel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Clay Nichols July 11, 1931 Emporia, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | July 30, 1986 (aged 55) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Eddy Panzer |
| Children | 4 |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1954–1956 |
| Rank | First lieutenant |
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