1990 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election
November 6, 1990
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County results Todd: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% McDonald: 50–60% 70–80% | ||||||||||||||||
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The 1990 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election election was held on November 6, 1990 to elect the Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. Albert McDonald was term-limited and ineligible to run for a third term.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Horace Horn | 256,374 | 45.20 | |
| Democratic | A.W. Todd | 206,464 | 36.40 | |
| Democratic | B. A. "Plowboy" Real | 104,375 | 18.40 | |
| Total votes | 567,213 | 100.00 | ||
Runoff
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | A.W. Todd | 270,240 | 51.71 | |
| Democratic | Horace Horn | 252,385 | 48.29 | |
| Total votes | 522,625 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Stan McDonald, attorney[6]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | A.W. Todd | 605,041 | 55.65 | |
| Republican | Stan McDonald | 482,233 | 44.35 | |
| Total votes | 1,087,274 | 100.00 | ||
References
- ^ "Horn, Todd in runoff for Ag commsisioner". The Montgomery Advertiser. June 6, 1990. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ "Todd: Lack of aid for farmers a main issue". The Mobile Press. October 12, 1990. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ^ "Horn challenges Todd's victory". The Anniston Star. July 3, 1990. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ "Todd Continued from Page 1B". The Mobile Press. May 12, 1990. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Election Results Archive - Commissioner of Ag. and Ind". Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Anderson, John (October 21, 1990). "Political generations compete in state race". The Huntsville Times. Retrieved June 4, 2025.