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. Federal offices
United States House of Representatives
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.
Judicial Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Referendums Nine constitutional amendments were voted on by the Alabama electorate on November 5, 1946. Amendment 4 (Dubbed the "Boswell Amendment")
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