1946 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1946 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1946, to elect the governor of Alabama. Incumbent Democrat Chauncey Sparks was term-limited, and could not seek a second consecutive term.

1946 Alabama gubernatorial election

November 5, 1946
 
Nominee Jim Folsom Lyman Ward
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 174,962 22,362
Percentage 88.67% 11.33%

County results
Folsom:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

Governor before election

Chauncey Sparks
Democratic

Elected Governor

Jim Folsom
Democratic

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