1970 Alabama gubernatorial election

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.

1970 Alabama gubernatorial election

November 3, 1970
 
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

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