1971 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial special election

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 and independent city results
Howell:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Kostel:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Shafran:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%

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 on June 13. 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.

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