Alabama gubernatorial election, 1974

Alabama gubernatorial election, 1974

November 5, 1974

Nominee George Wallace Elvin McCary Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 497,574 88,381 Percentage 83.16% 14.77%

Governor before election George Wallace Democratic Elected Governor George Wallace Democratic

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The 1974 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Democratic Governor George Wallace was reelected in a landslide over his Republican opponent, businessman Elvin McCary.

Democratic primary

• George Wallace, incumbent Governor

Republican primary

• Elvin McCary, businessman

Results

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