1970 Alabama State Auditor election
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The 1970 Alabama State Auditor election was held on November 3, 1970, to elect the State Auditor of Alabama to a four-year term. The primary election was held on May 5, 1970.[1]
Candidates
Nominee
- Melba Till Allen, incumbent auditor[2]
Eliminated in primary
- Bill Frith, public accountant[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Melba Till Allen (incumbent) | 664,832 | 84.81 | |
| Democratic | W.B. (Bill) Frith | 119,061 | 15.19 | |
| Total votes | 783,893 | 100.00 | ||
Third-party and independent candidates
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Melba Till Allen (incumbent) | 614,371 | 83.09 | |
| NDPA | Mary Pandow | 102,015 | 13.80 | |
| Prohibition | Daisy Williams | 23,024 | 3.11 | |
| Total votes | 739,410 | 100.00 | ||
References
- ↑ "Beasley Wins No. 2 Post". Alabama Journal. November 4, 1970. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Melba Till Allen Swamps Bill Frith". Alabama Journal. May 6, 1970. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Auditor's Race Entries Give Views". The Huntsville Times. April 26, 1970. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
- 1 2 "Alabama Official and Statistical Register, 1971". Archive.org. Alabama Department of Archives and History. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Chemist In Battle For State Auditor". The Anniston Star. August 31, 1970. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Auditor Has Opponents". The Montgomery Advertiser. November 1, 1970. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
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