1934 Alabama gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1934 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1934 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1934, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Democratic incumbent Benjamin M. Miller was term-limited, and could not seek a second consecutive term.

1934 Alabama gubernatorial election

November 2, 1934

Nominee Bibb Graves Edmund H. Dryer Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 155,197 22,621 Percentage 86.93% 12.67%

County results Graves:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Dryer:      50–60%

Governor before election Benjamin M. Miller Democratic Elected Governor Bibb Graves Democratic

Democratic primary

At the time this election took place, Alabama, as with most other southern states, was solidly Democratic, and the Republican Party had such diminished influence that the Democratic primary was the de facto contest for state offices; after winning the Democratic primary it was a given you would win the general election.

Candidates

• Frank M. Dixon, attorney
• Bibb Graves, former Governor
• Leon Clarence McCord, circuit court judge

Results

1934 Alabama Democratic gubernatorial primary

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Bibb Graves	132,462	43.41
	Democratic	Frank M. Dixon	97,508	31.95
	Democratic	Leon Clarence McCord	75,208	24.64
Total votes			305,178	100

Runoff

As no candidate received a majority of votes, a runoff election was held.

1934 Alabama Democratic gubernatorial primary runoff

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Bibb Graves	157,140	53.73
	Democratic	Frank M. Dixon	135,309	46.27
Total votes			292,449	100.00

Results

1934 Alabama gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Bibb Graves	155,197	86.93
	Republican	Edmund H. Dryer	22,621	12.67
	Socialist	Arlie Barber	440	0.25
	Communist	J. M. Davis	270	0.15
Total votes			178,528	100.00
	Democratic hold