The 1966 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1966, and saw the election of Lurleen Wallace as the governor over U.S. Representative James D. Martin. Incumbent Democrat George Wallace was term limited and could not seek a second consecutive term.

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1966 Alabama gubernatorial election

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Nominee Lurleen Wallace James D. Martin Carl Robinson Party Democratic Republican Independent Popular vote 537,505 262,943 47,653 Percentage 63.38% 31.0% 5.62%

County results L. Wallace:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Martin:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election George Wallace Democratic Elected Governor Lurleen Wallace Democratic

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Until 1966, the official election of the Democratic nominee had been a foregone conclusion. This election proved to be a significant departure from that trend, and the showing of James D. Martin proved to the best by a Republican candidate for governor in Alabama since Reconstruction.