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In the November 5, 1989 general election, there were elections in the United States Commonwealth of Virginia for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and all 100 seats in the House of Delegates.
Governor
Lieutenant governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | L. Douglas Wilder | 685,329 | 51.84% | −3.61% | |
| Republican | John Chichester | 636,695 | 48.16% | +3.65% | |
| Write-ins | 89 | 0.01% | |||
| Majority | 48,634 | 3.68% | −7.25% | ||
| Turnout | 1,322,113 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
Attorney General
Candidates
- Mary Sue Terry, Virginia State Delegate and incumbent Attorney General (D)
- Buster O'Brien, attorney (R)
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mary Sue Terry | 814,808 | 61.40% | +10.44% | |
| Republican | Buster O'Brien | 512,169 | 38.59% | −10.41% | |
| Write-ins | 67 | 0.01% | |||
| Majority | 302,639 | 22.81% | +20.85% | ||
| Turnout | 1,322,113 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
House of Delegates
References
- ↑ Commonwealth of Virginia. State Board of Elections. "General Election." Official Election Results 1985. Comp. Susan H. Fitz-Hugh. Richmond, Virginia: n.p., 1985. 11. Print.