1954 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1954 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1954, to elect the governor of Alabama. Incumbent Democrat Gordon Persons was term-limited, and could not seek a second consecutive term.

1954 Alabama gubernatorial election

November 2, 1954
 
Nominee Jim Folsom Tom Abernathy
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 244,401 88,688
Percentage 73.37% 26.63%

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

Governor before election

Gordon Persons
Democratic

Elected Governor

Jim Folsom
Democratic

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