George McMillan (politician)
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October 11, 1943
George McMillan, Jr. | |
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| 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Alabama | |
| In office January 15, 1979 – January 17, 1983 | |
| Governor | Fob James |
| Preceded by | Jere Beasley |
| Succeeded by | Bill Baxley |
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 11th[1] district | |
| In office 1974–1978 | |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| In office 1973–1973 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Duncan Hastie McMillan Jr. October 11, 1943 Greenville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | April 18, 2025 (aged 81) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ann Louise Dial |
| Children | 2 |
George Duncan Hastie McMillan Jr. (October 11, 1943 – April 18, 2025) was an American Democratic politician who served as the 23rd lieutenant governor of Alabama from 1979 to 1983. In 1989, he founded the City Stages music festival in downtown Birmingham, Alabama.
McMillan was born in Greenville, Alabama. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Auburn University in 1966, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1969.[2]
Political career
Legislative career
McMillan was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives and served for one term in 1973 for Jefferson County.[3] He was then elected to the Alabama Senate in 1974, with his term lasting until 1978.[4]
Lieutenant governor
McMillan was elected to the office of Lieutenant Governor of Alabama on November 7, 1978 under Governor Fob James.[5][6]
Gubernatorial campaign
McMillan ran in the Democratic gubernatorial primary election in 1982, but was beaten by incumbent Governor George Wallace, coming in second place despite the endorsement of the state’s black leaders and receiving 65% of the black vote.[7] A run-off election was held between McMillan and Wallace, which Wallace won, going on to win the general election against Republican Mayor Emory Folmar of Montgomery.[8] A progressive, he would have been considered a potential New South governor, if he had won the election.[2]
