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1776–2008 · Charles A. Kromkowski

1965 · Governor of Virginia · Virginia

Election ID 1965RVAG

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Election details

Election year
1965
Office
Governor of Virginia
Election type
Regular — Governor
District
— (At large (statewide))
Jurisdiction
Virginia
Seats
1
Candidates
4
Other votes
19
Reported total
562789
Assembly year
1970
Tally
Complete
Election ID
1965RVAG

Candidates

CandidatePartyOutcomeVotes% votesIncumbencyCampaign exp.Notes
Godwin, Mills E JrDEMWon269,526Non-incumbent$218,166CE: Buchanan (1970) p. 64. Note 1965 Democratic gubernatorial campaign expenditure is reported as joint expenditure with 1965 Democratic candidates for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. Wilkerson (1966), citing SBE "Official Reports of Campaign Expenditures" filed by Holton records campaign expenditure as: 215,567 (p.281).
Holton, Abner Linwood JrREPLost212,207Non-incumbent$79,164CE: Buchanan (1970) p.64; Wilkerson (1968) p. 281. Note Republican gubernatorial expenditure reported as joint expenditure with 1965 Republican Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General candidates.
Story, William J JrCNSLost75,307Non-incumbent$46,687PA: "Conservative." Buchanan (1970) p. 64. Joint expenditure with Conservative Party Lieutannt Governor and Attorney General candidates.
Rockwell, George LincolnNAZLost5,730Non-incumbent