After serving in Congress for almost 10 years, Payne planned on retiring until Democratic Party officials approached him. Originally from Amherst County, just north of Lynchburg, Haymore said Payne seemed the perfect choice. Payne's vision for Virginia in the 21st century consists of improving education and moving responsibility from federal government to state government in areas like welfare, transportation and medicare, Haymore said. While Andrews is believed to be the front runner in the Republican primary, Payne is seen as the overall favorite for November's election, Sabato said. But in the shadow of the upcoming race for governor, the lieutenant governor race may seem less important in the voters' eyes.
People run for lieutenant governor to get in line to run for governor.
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