EXECUTIVE · AL · 1959-1963
John Patterson
Governor · Democrat · Alabama
On the record
Defeated Wallace 1958 by running further-right segregationist
Background
John Patterson served as Governor of Alabama from 1959–1963 (4 years). Before this office: Attorney General (1955-1959). Note: Defeated Wallace 1958 by running further-right segregationist.
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Others who held this office in Alabama
- Kay Ivey (2017-present)
- Robert Bentley (2011-2017)
- Bob Riley (2003-2011)
- Don Siegelman (1999-2003)
- Fob James (1995-1999)
- Jim Folsom Jr. (1993-1995)
- Guy Hunt (1987-1993)
- George Wallace (1983-1987)
- Fob James (1979-1983)
- George Wallace (1971-1979)
- Albert Brewer (1968-1971)
- Lurleen Wallace (1967-1968)
- George Wallace (1963-1967)
- James E. Folsom (1955-1959)
- Gordon Persons (1951-1955)
- James E. Folsom (1947-1951)