1998 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election
November 3, 1998
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County results Bishop: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Thompson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | ||||||||||||||||
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The 1998 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election was held on November 3, 1998 to elect the Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. Jack Thompson lost re-election to a second consecutive term.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jack Thompson, incumbent commissioner[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Charles Bishop, former state senator[3]
Eliminated in primary
- Anne Payne, farmer[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles Bishop | 181,116 | 54.38 | |
| Democratic | Anne Payne | 151,910 | 45.62 | |
| Total votes | 333,026 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles Bishop | 624,426 | 51.46 | |
| Republican | Jack Thompson (incumbent) | 589,041 | 48.54 | |
| Total votes | 1,213,467 | 100.00 | ||
References
- ^ a b c "Election Results Archive - Commissioner of Ag. and Ind". Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ "Thompson leads Bishop for ag commissioner". Athens News Courier. November 4, 1998. p. 4.
- ^ "L. Co. Democratic Club". Athens News-Courier. April 22, 1995. p. 15.
- ^ "Farmers, Consumers & Cattlemen Support and Mack Maple's & Ed Horton Endorse Anne Payne Commissioner of Agriculture & Industry". Athens News Courier. May 26, 1998. p. 3.