1970 general election

The 1970 statewide general election was held on November 3, 1970, with 854,952 ballots cast.

Statewide offices

Governor of Alabama

• George Wallace (Alabama Democratic Party), 637,046 votes (74.51%, winner)
• John Cashin (National Democratic Party of Alabama), 125,491 votes (14.68%)
• A. C. Walker (Independent), 75,679 votes (8.75%)
• Jerome Couch (Alabama Prohibition Party), 9,705 votes (1.14%)
• Menter Walker (Independent), 3,534 votes (0.41%)
• John Watts (Whig), 3,497 votes (0.41%)

Lieutenant Governor of Alabama

• Jere Beasley (D), 589,618 votes (71.44%, winner)
• Bob French (R), 126,506 votes (15.33%)
• Isaiah "Diddy" Hayes III (NDPA), 92,176 votes (11.17%)
• D. N. Stephenson (APP), 9,374 votes (1.14%)
• John Crommelin (Independent), 7,678 votes (0.93%)

Alabama Secretary of State

• Mabel Amos (D) 601,211 votes (85.67%, winner)
• Sally Hadnott (NDPA) 100,526 votes (14.33%)

Alabama Supreme Court

• Chief Justice
  • Howell Heflin (D, unopposed), winner

See also

• 1970 primary elections