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. This is the last time a lieutenant governor was re-elected.
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Withdrawn Jon Bowerbank, member of the Russell County Board of Supervisors (withdrew and endorsed Wagner but appeared on ballot)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 Source Date Jody Wagner Pat Edmonson Michael Signer Rich Savage Jon Bowerbank Undecided Public Policy Polling June 6–7, 200941%n/a12%n/a6%42% Suffolk University June 4, 200930%n/a7%n/an/a62% Public Policy Polling May 28–31, 200927%n/a11%n/an/a63% Public Policy Polling May 19–21, 200921%n/a11%n/an/a68% Public Policy Polling May 1–3, 200918%n/a7%n/a6%69% Public Policy PollingMarch 27–29, 200921%4%4%n/a4%67% Public Policy PollingFebruary 28–March 1, 20099%6%5%4%3%73%
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
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