1966 Alabama State Treasurer election
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The 1966 Alabama State Treasurer election was held on November 8, 1966, to elect the Alabama State Treasurer to a four-year term. The primary election was held on May 3, 1966, and the primary runoff was held on May 31, 1966.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Agnes Baggett, incumbent Secretary of State of Alabama[2]
Eliminated in runoff
- Bettye Frink, incumbent State Treasurer[3]
Eliminated in primary
- Wyatt (Ruth Johnson) Owens, businesswoman[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bettye Frink | 332,459 | 46.89 | |
| Democratic | Mrs. Agnes Baggett | 281,027 | 39.64 | |
| Democratic | Mrs. Wyatt (Ruth Johnson) Owens | 95,519 | 13.47 | |
| Total votes | 709,005 | 100.00 | ||
Runoff
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mrs. Agnes Baggett | 276,866 | 53.93 | |
| Democratic | Bettye Frink | 236,547 | 46.07 | |
| Total votes | 513,413 | 100.00 | ||
Republican Party
Nominee
- Jack Callaway, businessman[5]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mrs. Agnes Baggett | 559,884 | 73.58 | |
| Republican | Jack Callaway | 201,078 | 26.42 | |
| Total votes | 760,962 | 100.00 | ||
References
- ^ a b c d "Alabama Official and Statistical Register, 1967" (PDF). Archive.org. State of Alabama Department of Archives and History. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
- ^ "Agnes Baggett Files for Office". The Huntsville Times. February 11, 1966. p. 4. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
- ^ "Bettye Frink Campaigning In The Area". The Huntsville Times. April 25, 1966. p. 9. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
- ^ "Vote for Owens". The Cullman Times. May 1, 1966. p. 18.
- ^ "Alabama Vote Stirs Interest Across Nation". The Huntsville Times. November 8, 1966. p. 3.