1954 Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election

1954 Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election

2 November 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 2 November 1954 in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee Ernest Vandiver ran unopposed and subsequently won the election.

Democratic primary

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

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, 2 November 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 3 January 1955.

Results

Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1954

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Ernest Vandiver	331,042	100.00
Total votes			331,042	100.00
	Democratic hold