Lt. Gov. Justin E. Fairfax, only the second African-American to be elected to statewide office in Virginia, waves to a cheering crowd after taking the oath of office. His wife, Dr. Cerina Fairfax, a dentist, seated at left, held the Bible while their two children watched. Seated with him on the platform are, from left, Attorney General Mark R. Herring, Pam Northam and her husband, Gov. Ralph S. Northam.
