Virginia elections, 1989

In the November 1989 general election, the following offices were up for election in the United States Commonwealth of Virginia:

Governor

Lieutenant Governor

Candidates

Results

Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1985[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic L. Douglas Wilder 685,329 51.84% -3.61%
Republican John Chichester 636,695 48.16% +3.65%
Write-ins 89 0.01%
Majority 48,634 3.68% -7.25%
Turnout 1,322,113
Democratic hold Swing

Attorney General

Candidates

Virginia Attorney General election, 1985
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Mary Sue Terry 814,808 61.40% +10.44%
Republican Buster O'Brien 512,169 38.59% -10.41%
Write-ins 67 0.01%
Majority 302,639 22.81% +20.85%
Turnout 1,322,113
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. Commonwealth of Virginia. State Board of Elections. "General Election." Official Election Results 1985. Comp. Susan H. Fitz-Hugh. Richmond, Virginia: n.p., 1985. 11. Print.


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