2009 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election explained

See also: 2009 Virginia gubernatorial election.

Election Name:	2009 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election
Country:	Virginia
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Year:	2005
Previous Election:	2005 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election
Next Year:	2013
Next Election:	2013 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election
Image1:	File:Bill_Bolling (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Bill Bolling
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	1,106,793
Percentage1:	56.5%
Nominee2:	Jody Wagner
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	850,111
Percentage2:	43.4%
Map Size:	300px
Lieutenant-Governor
Before Election:	Bill Bolling
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Bill Bolling
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

The 2009 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election resulted in Republican Bill Bolling defeating Democrat Jody Wagner.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Jody Wagner, Virginia Secretary of Finance (2006–2008) and Treasurer of Virginia (2002–2006)

Defeated in primary

• Michael Signer, national security expert and advisor to Tom Perriello and John Edwards^[1]

Withdrawn

• Jon Bowerbank, member of the Russell County Board of Supervisors (withdrew and endorsed Wagner but appeared on ballot)^{[2] [3]}

Results

General election

Candidates

• Bill Bolling (Republican), incumbent lieutenant governor (2006–2014)
• Jody Wagner (Democratic), Virginia Secretary of Finance (2006–2008) and Treasurer of Virginia (2002–2006)

Results

Notes and References

1. News: Lt. Governor candidate: Michael Signer . 3 October 2023 . The Daily Press . 7 June 2009.
2. News: Bowerbank quits Democratic contest for lieutenant governor, backs Jody Wagner . 3 October 2023 . Richmond Times-Dispatch . 15 May 2009.
3. News: Sluss . Michael . The Roanoke Times . 3 October 2023 . The Roanoke Times . 15 May 2009.