1946 Alabama elections


A general election was held in the U.S. state of Alabama on November 5, 1946. Primary elections were held on May 7, 1946, and primary runoffs were held on June 4, 1946.

State offices

Governor

Jim Folsom was elected.

Lieutenant governor

James C. Inzer was elected.

Attorney General

Albert A. Carmichael was elected.

Secretary of State

Sibyl Pool was elected.

State Treasurer

John Brandon was elected.

State Auditor

Dan Thomas was elected.

Commissioner of Agriculture

Haygood Paterson was elected.

Superintendent of Education

A. R. Meadows was elected.

Public Service Commission

Jimmy Hitchcock and Jack Owen were elected.

State legislative

House of Representatives

The Alabama Democratic Party retained control of the Alabama House of Representatives.

Senate

The Alabama Democratic Party retained control of the Alabama Senate.

Referendums

Nine constitutional amendments were voted on by the Alabama electorate on November 5, 1946.