1974 United States Senate election in Alabama

The 1974 United States Senate election in Alabama took place on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator James B. Allen ran for re-election to a second term in office and succeeded easily, with only nominal opposition in the Democratic primary and general election.

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1974 Democratic Senate primary election in Alabama

← 1968 August 6, 1974 1978 (special) →

Nominee James B. Allen John Taylor Party Democratic Democratic Popular vote 572,584 118,848 Percentage 82.81% 17.19%

County results Allen:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

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With no Republican opponent, the Democratic primary on August 6 was tantamount to election.