Virginia elections, 1989
In the November 1989 general election, the following offices were up for election in the United States Commonwealth of Virginia:
Governor
Main article: Virginia gubernatorial election, 1989
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
- Mary Sue Terry, Virginia State Delegate (D)
- Buster O'Brien, attorney (R)
| 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
- ↑ 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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