1954 Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election

1954 Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election
November 2, 1954
 
Nominee Ernest Vandiver
Party Democratic
Popular vote 331,042
Percentage 100.00%
Lieutenant Governor before election

Marvin Griffin
Democratic

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Ernest Vandiver
Democratic

The 1954 Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee Ernest Vandiver ran unopposed and subsequently won the election.[1]

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary election was held on September 8, 1954. Candidate Ernest Vandiver received a majority of the votes (48.22%), and was thus elected as the nominee for the general election.[2]

Results

1954 Democratic lieutenant gubernatorial primary
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ernest Vandiver 289,112 48.22%
Democratic John W. Greer 128,911 21.50%
Democratic William K. Barrett 120,736 20.14%
Democratic William T. Dean 60,841 10.14%
Total votes 599,600 100.00%

General election

On election day, November 2, 1954, Democratic nominee Ernest Vandiver ran unopposed and won the election with 331,042 votes, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Vandiver was sworn in as the 3rd lieutenant governor of Georgia on January 3, 1955.[3]

Results

Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1954
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ernest Vandiver 331,042 100.00
Total votes 331,042 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ "Gov. Ernest Vandiver". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  2. ^ "GA Lt. Governor - D Primary". ourcampaigns.com. October 22, 2017. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  3. ^ "GA Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. May 8, 2009. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
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