Who ran against George Wallace?

Who ran against George Wallace?

Former Governor of Alabama George Wallace ran in the 1968 United States presidential election as the candidate for the American Independent Party against Richard Nixon and Hubert Humphrey. Wallace’s pro-segregation policies during his term as Governor of Alabama were rejected by most.

Is George Wallace still alive?

Deceased (1919–1998)
George Corley Wallace/Living or Deceased

What was George Wallace’s political party?

American Independent Party
George Corley Wallace/Parties

When was Lurleen Wallace governor Alabama?

Lurleen Burns Wallace (born Lurleen Brigham Burns; September 19, 1926 – May 7, 1968) was the 46th governor of Alabama for fifteen months from January 1967 until her death in May 1968….

Lurleen Wallace
Succeeded by Albert Brewer
First Lady of Alabama
In role January 14, 1963 – January 16, 1967
Governor George Wallace
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How old is comedian George Wallace?

69 years (July 21, 1952)
George Wallace/Age

Where was George Wallace born?

Clio, AL
George Corley Wallace/Place of birth

How old is Arthur Bremer?

71 years (August 21, 1950)
Arthur Bremer/Age

Who won the 1972 presidential race?

The 1972 United States presidential election was the 47th quadrennial presidential election. It was held on Tuesday, November 7, 1972. Incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon from California defeated Democratic U.S. Senator George McGovern of South Dakota.

Where was George Wallace from?

Who beat Lurleen Wallace?

1966 Alabama gubernatorial election

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

Who is governor of Alabama?

Kay Ivey (Republican Party)Since 2017
Alabama/Governor

Governor Kay Ivey, who became the 54th Governor of Alabama in 2017, is committed to raising the quality of life for all Alabamians.