1997 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1997 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1997. Republican nominee John H. Hager defeated Democratic nominee Lewis F. Payne Jr. with 50.16% of the vote.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * John H. Hager, (Republican), Retired Army Captain
 * Lewis F. Payne Jr. (Democratic), U.S. Representative

Other candidates
 * Bradley E. Evans, Independent