1971 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial special election

The 1971 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial special election was held on November 2, 1971, to elect the next Lieutenant Governor of Virginia following the death of incumbent J. Sargeant Reynolds. The election was concurrent with the 1971 Virginia Senate election and 1971 Virginia House of Delegates election. Independent candidate Henry Howell won against both Democratic nominee George J. Kostel and Republican nominee George P. Shafran.[1]

1971 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial special election
November 2, 1971
 
Nominee Henry Howell George J. Kostel George P. Shafran
Party Independent Democratic Republican
Popular vote 362,371 334,580 209,861
Percentage 39.96% 36.89% 23.14%
County results
Howell:      30-40%      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Kostel:      30-40%      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%
Shafran:      30-40%      40-50%      50-60%

General election

Candidates
  • Henry Howell (Independent), State Senator
  • George J. Kostel (Democratic), State Delegate
  • George P. Shafran (Republican), State Delegate

Results
1971 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial special election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Henry Howell 362,371 39.95%
Democratic George J. Kostel 334,580 36.89%
Republican George P. Shafran 209,861 23.14%
Majority 27,791 3.06%
Turnout 906,893
Independent gain from Democratic Swing

References
  1. "Virginia Elections Database » 1971 Lieutenant Governor Special General Election". Virginia Elections Database. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
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