1946 Alabama State Treasurer election
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The 1946 Alabama State Treasurer election was held on November 5, 1946, to elect the State Treasurer of Alabama to a four-year term. The primary election was held on May 7, 1946.[1]
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Thomas H. Maxwell, member of the State Democratic Executive Committee and perennial candidate for Alabama's 6th congressional district[4][5]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Brandon | 168,641 | 65.71 | |
| Democratic | T. H. Maxwell | 87,993 | 34.29 | |
| Total votes | 256,634 | 100.00 | ||
Republican convention
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Brandon | 164,318 | 88.02 | |
| Republican | I. R. Ensey | 22,358 | 11.98 | |
| Total votes | 186,676 | 100.00 | ||
References
- 1 2 3 "Alabama Official and Statistical Register, 1947". Archive.org. State of Alabama Department of Archives and History. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
- ↑ "John Brandon". The Decatur Daily. May 26, 1946. p. 4. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Brandon Is Leading". The Birmingham Post. May 10, 1946. p. 2. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ↑ Sparrow, Hugh W. (May 5, 1946). "Two Candidates Are Seeking Job As Alabama's Treasurer". The Birmingham News. p. 4. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Thomas Maxwell Files For State Treasurer". The Huntsville Times. February 20, 1946. p. 1. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ↑ Beiman, Irving (August 22, 1946). "Republicans Name Full Slate To Run In November Elections". The Birmingham News. p. 1. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
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