1989 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1989 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election
Country:Virginia
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1985 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1985
Next Election:1993 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election
Next Year:1993
Election Date:November 7, 1989
Nominee1:Don Beyer
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:934,377
Percentage1:54.14%
Nominee2:Edwina P. Dalton
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:791,360
Percentage2:45.86%
Map Size:300px
Lieutenant Governor
Before Election:Douglas Wilder
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Don Beyer
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1989 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1989. Democratic nominee Don Beyer defeated Republican nominee Edwina P. Dalton with 54.14% of the vote.

General election

Candidates