EXECUTIVE · AL · 1967-1968
Lurleen Wallace
Governor · Democrat · Alabama
On the record
Wife of George; died in office of cancer May 1968
SEVERITY · DIED-IN-OFFICE
Background
Lurleen Burns Wallace (1926–1968) was Alabama Governor January 1967-May 1968 — the 3rd woman elected Governor of any state + the first elected as a stand-in for her term-limited husband (George Wallace). Diagnosed with uterine cancer during the campaign; concealed from voters. Died in office May 7, 1968. The Wallaces' 4 children include Peggy Wallace Kennedy (civil-rights reconciliation activist).
Curated bio from Officium's editorial pass.
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