1970 general election
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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