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The 1985 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1985. Democratic nominee Douglas Wilder defeated Republican nominee John Chichester with 51.84% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

  • Douglas Wilder, Democratic, State Senator
  • John Chichester, Republican, State Senator

Results

1985 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Douglas Wilder 685,329 51.84%
Republican John Chichester 636,695 48.16%
Majority 48,634
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

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