John N. Dalton

John Dalton
Dalton in the 1970s
63rd Governor of Virginia
In office
January 14, 1978 – January 16, 1982
LieutenantChuck Robb
Preceded byMills Godwin
Succeeded byChuck Robb
32nd Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
In office
January 12, 1974 – January 14, 1978
GovernorMills Godwin
Preceded byHenry Howell
Succeeded byChuck Robb
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 37th district
In office
January 10, 1973 – December 4, 1973
Preceded byJames Turk
Succeeded byMadison Marye
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 6th district
In office
January 12, 1966 – January 10, 1973
Preceded byKenneth Devore
Succeeded byWard Teel
Personal details
Born
John Clay Nichols

(1931-07-11)July 11, 1931
Emporia, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJuly 30, 1986(1986-07-30) (aged 55)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseEddy Panzer
Children4
Education
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1954–1956
RankFirst lieutenant

John Nichols Dalton (July 11, 1931 – July 30, 1986) was an American politician who served as the 63rd governor of Virginia, from 1978 to 1982. Dalton won the office with 55.9% of the vote, defeating Democrat Henry E. Howell Jr. and Independent Alan R. Ogden. Dalton had previously served as Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.[citation needed]