1990 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election

The 1990 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election election was held on November 6, 1990 to elect the Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. Albert McDonald was term-limited and ineligible to run for a third term.

1990 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election

← 1986 November 6, 1990 1994 →
 
Candidate A. W. Todd Stan McDonald
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 605,041 482,233
Percentage 55.65% 44.35%


Todd:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
McDonald:      50–60%      70–80%

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Nominee

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Eliminated in primary

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  • Horace Horn, pharmaceutical employee[2]
  • B. A. "Plowboy" Real[3]

Results

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Democratic primary[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Horace Horn 256,374 45.20
Democratic A.W. Todd 206,464 36.40
Democratic B. A. "Plowboy" Real 104,375 18.40
Total votes 567,213 100.00

Runoff

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Results

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Democratic primary runoff[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic A.W. Todd 270,240 51.71
Democratic Horace Horn 252,385 48.29
Total votes 522,625 100.00

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Nominee

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  • Stan McDonald, attorney[5]

General election

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Results

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1990 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic A.W. Todd 605,041 55.65
Republican Stan McDonald 482,233 44.35
Total votes 1,087,274 100.00

References

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  1. ^ "A.W. Todd: Banquet hall, senior center, farmer's market pay homage to state agriculture commissioner". Franklin County Times. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Powerhouse Q&A: Horace Horn". Montgomery Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  3. ^ "1990 Agriculture Commissioner Democratic Primary Election Results - Alabama". Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Election Results Archive - Commissioner of Ag. and Ind". Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  5. ^ "1990 Agriculture Commissioner General Election Results - Alabama". Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections. Retrieved 14 November 2024.