Richard Joseph Davis
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Richard Joseph 'Dick' Davis Jr. (August 4, 1921–March 4, 1999) was the Democratic
Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
from 1982-1986. He also ran for United States Senate
in 1982, but lost to Republican candidate Paul S. Trible Jr.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
The Lieutenant Governor is a constitutional officer of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Lieutenant Governor is elected every four years along with the Governor and Attorney General. The office is currently held by Republican William T. Bolling. The governor and lieutenant governor are elected...
from 1982-1986. He also ran for United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
in 1982, but lost to Republican candidate Paul S. Trible Jr.