2005 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election
The 2005 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 2005, to elect the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. Republican nominee Bill Bolling narrowly defeated Democrat Leslie Byrne despite incumbent Lieutenant Governor Tim Kaine's victory in the concurrent gubernatorial election.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Leslie Byrne, State Senator for the 34th District and U.S. Representative for Virginia's 11th congressional district
Defeated in primary
- Viola Baskerville, Delegate for the 71st District
- Chap Petersen, Delegate for the 37th District
- Phillip Puckett, State Senator for the 38th District
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bill Bolling, State Senator for the 4th District
Eliminated in primary
General election
Candidates
- Leslie Byrne, State Senator for the 34th District and U.S. Representative for Virginia's 11th congressional district
- Bill Bolling, State Senator for the 4th District