1982 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election

none April 2026 November 2, 1982 Alabama 1978 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election 1978 1986 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election 1986 Albert McDonald.jpg Albert McDonald Alabama Democratic Party 100.0% Commissioner McMillan Lane Alabama Democratic Party Elected Commissioner Albert McDonald Alabama Democratic Party The 1982 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election was held on November 2, 1982, to elect the Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. State senator Albert McDonald defeated four candidates in the Democratic primary and won the general election unopposed. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Albert McDonald, state senator from the 6th district (1974–1982)McDonald Credits Positive Campaign https://www.newspapers.com/image/1183847292/?match=1&terms=%22Albert%20McDonald%22 10 April 2026 The Huntsville Times September 29, 1982 A7 Eliminated in runoff John "Bubba" Trotman, businessmanGunter at bat for nephew, Trotman https://www.newspapers.com/image/1151321892/?match=1&terms=%22Bubba%20Trotman%22 10 April 2026 The Birmingham News September 24, 1982 10C Eliminated in primary Cecil Davis, public administratorAEA dodges endorsement for governor https://www.newspapers.com/image/1151345535/?match=1&terms=%22Cecil%20Davis%22 10 April 2026 The Birmingham News September 3, 1982 8A Jeff Dean, employee at the department of agricultureNewcomer Jeff Dean Seeks State Post https://www.newspapers.com/image/983176833/?match=1&terms=%22Jeff%20Dean%22 10 April 2026 The Opelika-Auburn News September 3, 1982 A13 Jack Folsom, furniture businessman and son of former governor Jim FolsomRawls Phillip Folsoms well represented in races https://www.newspapers.com/image/1017775694/?match=1&terms=%22Jack%20Folsom%22 10 April 2026 Associated Press The Alexander City Outlooko July 11, 1982 1 Results Democratic primaryMore Than 1 Million Voted in State Primary https://www.newspapers.com/image/1183863057/?match=1&terms=%22Albert%20McDonald%22 10 April 2026 Associated Press The Huntsville Times September 14, 1982 A5 Alabama Democratic Party Albert McDonald 267,061 34.57 Alabama Democratic Party Bubba Trotman 197,183 25.53 Alabama Democratic Party Jack Folsom 143,188 18.54 Alabama Democratic Party Cecil Davis 122,267 15.83 Alabama Democratic Party Jeff Dean 42,717 5.53 772,416 100.00 Runoff Results Democratic primary runoff Alabama Democratic Party Albert McDonald 530,218 61.47 Alabama Democratic Party Bubba Trotman 332,386 38.53 862,604 100.00 General election Results 1982 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries electionWhite Dave Alabamians choose wave of Democrats https://www.newspapers.com/image/1151353835/?match=1&terms=%22Albert%20McDonald%22 10 April 2026 The Birmingham News November 3, 1982 20A Alabama Democratic Party Albert McDonald 100.00 100.00 References Commissioner of Agriculture Category:Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries elections