1964 Alabama Public Service Commission election
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November 3, 1964
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The 1964 Alabama Public Service Commission election was held on November 3, 1964, to elect the president of the Alabama Public Service Commission. Primary elections were held on May 5, 1964. The primary runoff election was held on June 2, 1964.[1]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Eugene "Bull" Connor, Birmingham Commissioner of Public Safety (1937–1954, 1957–1963)[2][3]
Eliminated in runoff
[edit]- C. C. (Jack) Owen, incumbent Public Service Commission president[4]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- J. E. (Big Jim) Folsom, former Governor of Alabama (1947–1951, 1955–1959)[5]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | C. C. (Jack) Owen | 255,393 | 42.45 | |
| Democratic | Eugene "Bull" Connor | 217,519 | 36.21 | |
| Democratic | J. E. (Big Jim) Folsom | 127,800 | 21.27 | |
| Total votes | 600,712 | 100.00 | ||
Runoff
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eugene "Bull" Connor | 225,676 | 52.47 | |
| Democratic | C. C. (Jack) Owen | 204,418 | 47.53 | |
| Total votes | 430,094 | 100.00 | ||
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eugene "Bull" Connor | 265,046 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 265,046 | 100.00 | ||
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "Alabama Official and Statistical Register, 1967" (PDF). Archive.org. State of Alabama Department of Archives and History. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
- ↑ "Eugene "Bull" Connor". Encyclopedia of Alabama. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ↑ Miller, Marc (May 7, 1964). "Gasser, Plunkett In Runoff". The Cullman Times. p. 1.
- ↑ "Alabama Voters Flock to Support Governor's Fight Against CR Bill". The Cullman Times. May 6, 1964. p. 1.
- ↑ Turner, Winford (March 1, 1964). "A Look Around Our Area". The Decatur Daily. p. 5.
