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The 1973 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1973. Republican nominee John N. Dalton defeated Democratic nominee James Harry Michael Jr. with 53.96% of the vote.
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The 1973 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1973. Republican nominee John N. Dalton defeated Democratic nominee James Harry Michael Jr. with 53.96% of the vote.
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Other candidate's
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John N. Dalton | 505,729 | 53.96% | ||
| Democratic | James Harry Michael Jr. | 332,990 | 35.53% | ||
| Independent | Flora Crater | 98,508 | 10.51% | ||
| Majority | 172,739 | ||||
| Turnout | 937,270 | ||||
| Republican gain from Independent | Swing | ||||
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