1970 Alabama Supreme Court election

1970 Alabama Supreme Court election
May 5, 1970 (primary)
November 3, 1970 (general)
Chief justice Democratic primary
May 5, 1970
 
Candidate Howell Heflin John M. Patterson
Party Democratic Democratic
Popular vote 550,997 287,594
Percentage 65.71% 34.29%
County results
Heflin:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Patterson:      50–60%      60–70%

The 1970 Alabama Supreme Court election was held on November 3, 1970, to elect the Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Howell Heflin 550,997 65.71
Democratic John Patterson 287,594 34.29
Total votes 838,591 100.00

General election

Results

1970 Alabama Supreme Court chief justice election[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Howell Heflin 496,949 100.00
Total votes 496,949 100.00

References

  1. ^ "Heflin: Third Greatest Senator". The Demopolis Times. July 8, 2004. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  2. ^ "John M. Patterson, Segregationist Alabama Governor, Dies at 99". The New York Times. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Election Results Archive - State Supreme Court". Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
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