Saxon Winston Holt

Saxon Winston Holt (March 25, 1871 – March 31, 1940), a Democrat, served as a member of the Virginia Senate and as the 24th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia from 1938 until 1940.

Early life Saxon Winston Holt was born on March 25, 1871, at the family farm in Surry County, Virginia, to Virginia Henry (née Winston) and Dr. Micajah Quincy Holt. His father practiced medicine in Surry County and also worked as a farmer. His grandfather Micajah Holt was a captain in the U.S. Army and served in the War of 1812. Holt was educated in county schools and at Bethel Academy.

Career At the age of 20, Holt became a shipping clerk at a grocery company in Richmond. After two years, he worked as a tobacco salesman for Butler & Bosher, a Richmond firm. He served on various committees throughout his career, including finance, general laws, social and moral welfare, privileges and elections, and the steering committee. He served as president pro tempore of the senate the last 15 years of his legislative service. He was an advocate for hospital improvements and supported the legislation for the Catawba Sanatorium.

Personal life Holt married Maria Davis Reynolds, daughter of Mary A. (née Watkins) and Henry S. Reynolds, of Norfolk in 1904. They had one daughter and two sons, Maria, Saxon W. Jr. and Micajah Quincy. They lived in Newport News.

Saxon W. Holt | Democratic

Samuel A. Reynolds | Republican

Robert L. Alter | Prohibition

James H. Price did not seek reelection; seat stayed Democratic