2009 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 2009 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 2009, to elect the lieutenant governor of Virginia. Incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Bill Bolling successfully ran for reelection to a second term in office, defeating Democrat Jody Wagner.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Jody Wagner, Virginia secretary of finance (2006–2008) and former Virginia state treasurer (2002–2006)

Defeated in primary

• Michael Signer, national security expert and advisor to Tom Perriello and John Edwards

Withdrawn

• Jon Bowerbank, member of the Russell County Board of Supervisors (withdrew and endorsed Wagner but appeared on ballot)

Polling

Results

General election

Candidates

• Bill Bolling (Republican), incumbent lieutenant governor (2006–2014)
• Jody Wagner (Democratic), Virginia Secretary of Finance (2006–2008) and Treasurer of Virginia (2002–2006)

Results

References