The 2001 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 2001, to elect the lieutenant governor of Virginia. Former Mayor of Richmond, Tim Kaine, defeated Jay Katzen by 2.29%.
Democratic Primary Candidates Nominee Tim Kaine, former mayor of Richmond (1998–2001)
Eliminated in primary Alan Diamonstein, state delegate from the 94th district (1968–2002), former chair of the Virginia Democratic Party (1982–1985) Jerrauld Jones, state delegate from the 89th district (1988–2002) Withdrawn Emily Couric, state senator from the 25th district (1996–2001), chair of the Virginia Democratic Party (2000–2001)
Republican Primary Candidates Nominee Jay Katzen, state delegate from the 31st district (1994–2002) General election
Candidates Tim Kaine (Democratic), Former Mayor of Richmond Jay Katzen (Republican), State Delegate Gary Reams (Libertarian)
See also 2001 Virginia gubernatorial election 2001 Virginia Attorney General election 2001 Virginia House of Delegates election 2001 Virginia elections 2001 United States elections
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