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L.F. Payne
Democrat
1997 Lt. Governor - Regular General
Candidate | Spent | Votes |
---|---|---|
Hager, John (R) Winner | $2,415,528 | 839,895 (50.16%) |
Payne, L.F. (D) | $2,193,857 | 754,404 (45.05%) |