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. 1 2 "Election Results Archive - State Supreme Court". Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970_Alabama_Supreme_Court_election