John Dalton | |
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![]() Dalton in the 1970s | |
63rd Governor of Virginia | |
In office January 14, 1978 – January 16, 1982 | |
Lieutenant | Chuck Robb |
Preceded by | Mills Godwin |
Succeeded by | Chuck Robb |
32nd Lieutenant Governor of Virginia | |
In office January 12, 1974 – January 14, 1978 | |
Governor | Mills Godwin |
Preceded by | Henry Howell |
Succeeded by | Chuck Robb |
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 37th district | |
In office January 10, 1973 – December 4, 1973 | |
Preceded by | James Turk |
Succeeded by | Madison Marye |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 6th district | |
In office January 12, 1966 – January 10, 1973 | |
Preceded by | Kenneth Devore |
Succeeded by | Ward Teel |
Personal details | |
Born | John Clay Nichols July 11, 1931 Emporia, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | July 30, 1986 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 55)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Eddy Panzer |
Children | 4 |
Education | |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1954–1956 |
Rank | First lieutenant |
John Nichols Dalton (July 11, 1931 – July 30, 1986) was an American politician who served as the 63rd governor of Virginia, from 1978 to 1982. Dalton won the office with 55.9% of the vote, defeating Democrat Henry E. Howell Jr. and Independent Alan R. Ogden. Dalton had previously served as Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.[citation needed]
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