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Steve Flowers on the 1970 Governor's Race Part One

Alabama Public Radio
Published May 1, 2018 at 11:59 AM CDT

Upon Lurleen Wallace's death in May of 1968, Lt. Governor Albert Brewer moved up to governor. Brewer was no novice to state governor: he came to legislation for Morgan County at a very early age, he rose quickly to become speaker of the house during his second term and he won the 1966 Lieutenant Governor's race against two state senators without a runoff...
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Arts & Life LegislationMorgan CountyLurleen WallaceSpeaker of the Housestate politicsstate senatorsdied in May of 1968Lieutenant Governor Albert Brewerstate governor1966 race1970 governor's racerace baitingsouthern states
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