The 1974 United States Senate election in Alabama took place on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator James B. Allen ran for re-election to a second term in office and succeeded easily, with only nominal opposition in the Democratic primary and general election.

With no Republican opponent, the Democratic primary on August 6 was tantamount to election.

Democratic primary

Candidates

  • James B. Allen, incumbent U.S. Senator
  • John Taylor, Double Springs businessman

Results

General election

See also

  • 1974 United States Senate elections

References


1974 United States presidential recall election. Wisconsin, South

1974 Election Results

5 Takeaways From The Stunning Alabama Senate Election Houston Public

1974 United States Senate election in Indiana Wikipedia

How the Tide Turned Against Roy Moore in Alabama The New York Times