1974 United States Senate election in Alabama

The 1974 United States Senate election in Alabama took place on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator James B. Allen ran for re-election to a second term in office and succeeded easily, with only nominal opposition in the Democratic primary and general election.

With no Republican opponent, the Democratic primary on August 6 was tantamount to election.

Candidates

 * James B. Allen, incumbent U.S. Senator
 * John Taylor, Double Springs businessman