1974 United States Senate election in Alabama

Alabama Democratic primary

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%

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

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