Dalton ran unsuccessfully as Republican for Governor of Virginia in 1953 against Democrat Thomas Bahnson Stanley and Independent Howard Carwile where he garnered 45% of the vote.
Dalton ran unsuccessfully as Republican for Governor of Virginia in 1953 against Democrat Thomas Bahnson Stanley. Dalton ran unsuccessfully as Republican for Governor of Virginia in 1953 against Independent Howard Carwile. He garnered 45% of the vote.