1974 United States Senate election in Alabama

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.

1974 Democratic Senate primary election in Alabama

August 6, 1974

Nominee James B. Allen John Taylor Party Democratic Democratic Popular vote 572,584 118,848 Percentage 82.81% 17.19%

County results Allen:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

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

1974 Democratic primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	James B. Allen (incumbent)	572,584	82.81%
	Democratic	John Taylor	118,848	17.19%
Total votes			691,432	100.00%

General election

1974 United States Senate election in Alabama

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	James B. Allen (incumbent)	501,541	95.84%	25.85
	Prohibition	Alvin Abercrombie	21,749	4.16%	N/A
Total votes			523,290	100.00%
	Democratic hold		Swing

See also

• 1974 United States Senate elections