The 1966 Alabama lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Alabama. Democratic nominee Albert Brewer won the election as he faced no opposition in the general election.

Democratic primary

In the Democratic primary election, candidate Albert Brewer received a majority of the votes (66.90%), thus becoming the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor.[1]

Results

1966 Democratic lieutenant gubernatorial primary
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Albert Brewer 473,617 66.90%
Democratic Neil Metcalf 125,047 17.70%
Democratic John Tyson Sr. 66,302 9.40%
Democratic John A. Reynolds 43,332 6.10%
Total votes 708,298 100.00%

General election

On election day, November 8, 1966, Democratic nominee Albert Brewer won the election as he faced no opposition, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Brewer was sworn in as the 21st lieutenant governor of Alabama on January 17, 1967.[2]

Results

Alabama lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1966
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Albert Brewer 364,473 100.0
Total votes 364,473 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. ↑ "AL Lt. Governor - D Primary". OurCampaigns. Retrieved 19 April 2026.
  2. ↑ "AL Lt. Governor". OurCampaigns. Retrieved 19 April 2026.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1966_Alabama_lieutenant_gubernatorial_election