1990 Alabama gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1990 Alabama gubernatorial election
Country:Alabama
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1986 Alabama gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1986
Next Election:1994 Alabama gubernatorial election
Next Year:1994
Election Date:November 6, 1990
Image1:File:HGuyHunt (cropped).JPG
Nominee1:H. Guy Hunt
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:633,519
Percentage1:52.1%
Nominee2:Paul Hubbert
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:582,106
Percentage2:47.9%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:H. Guy Hunt
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:H. Guy Hunt
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1990 Alabama gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1990, to select the governor of Alabama. The election saw incumbent Republican Governor Guy Hunt defeat Democrat Paul Hubbert, executive secretary of the Alabama Education Association. This marked the first time in history that a Republican won a second gubernatorial term in Alabama.

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary saw teachers' union head Paul Hubbert defeat Attorney General of Alabama Don Siegelman for the Democratic nomination. No candidate gained a majority in the 5 June primary requiring a runoff between the top two candidates.[1]

Primary election

Candidates

Results

Source: 1990 Gubernatorial Democratic Primary Election Results – Alabama

Runoff election

Source: 1990 Gubernatorial Democratic Runoff Election Results – Alabama

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Union Head Wins Alabama Race . 2008-07-07 . 1990-06-28. The New York Times.