1977 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1977 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1977. Democratic nominee Chuck Robb defeated Republican nominee A. Joe Canada Jr. with 54.24% of the vote.

1977 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election

November 8, 1977
 
Nominee Chuck Robb A. Joe Canada Jr.
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 652,084 550,116
Percentage 54.24% 45.76%

County and independent city results
Robb:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Canada:      50–60%      60–70%

Lieutenant Governor before election

John N. Dalton
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Chuck Robb
Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 14, 1977.[1]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Chuck Robb 184,887 39.04
Democratic Richard S. "Major" Reynolds III 156,151 32.97
Democratic Ira Lechner 132,520 27.98
Total votes 473,558 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • Chuck Robb, Democratic
  • A. Joe Canada Jr., Republican

Results

1977 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Chuck Robb 652,084 54.24%
Republican A. Joe Canada Jr. 550,116 45.76%
Majority 101,968
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

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