1970 Alabama gubernatorial election

1970 Alabama gubernatorial election

← 1966 November 3, 1970 1974 →
 
Nominee George Wallace John L. Cashin Jr. A. C. Shelton
Party Democratic National Democratic (Ala.) Independent
Popular vote 637,046 125,491 75,679
Percentage 74.5% 14.7% 8.9%

County results
Wallace:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Cashin Jr.:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Albert Brewer
Democratic

Elected Governor

George Wallace
Democratic

The 1970 Alabama gubernatorial election was marked by a competitive Democratic primary battle between incumbent moderate Governor Albert Brewer and segregationist former governor and 1968 independent presidential candidate George Wallace. The Alabama Constitution was amended in 1968, allowing a governor to serve two consecutive terms.


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