24th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama
In office January 19, 1971 – January 17, 1977
Preceded by
J. Ed Livingston
Succeeded by
C. C. Torbert, Jr.
Personal details
Born
Howell Thomas Heflin
(1921-06-19)June 19, 1921 Poulan, Georgia, U.S.
Died
March 29, 2005(2005-03-29) (aged 83) Sheffield, Alabama, U.S.
Resting place
Glendale Cemetery Leighton, Alabama, U.S.
Political party
Democratic
Spouses
Elizabeth Ann Carmichael
(m. 1952)
Parents
Marvin Heflin
Louise S. Heflin
Relatives
Robert Stell Heflin (great-uncle)
James Thomas Heflin (uncle)
Alma mater
Birmingham-Southern College (BA) University of Alabama (LLB)
Military service
Allegiance
United States
Branch/service
United States Marine Corps
Years of service
1942–1946
Rank
Major
Battles/wars
World War II
Awards
Silver Star Purple Heart (2)
Howell Thomas Heflin (June 19, 1921 – March 29, 2005) was an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented Alabama in the United States Senate from 1979 to 1997.
Howell Thomas Heflin (June 19, 1921 – March 29, 2005) was an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented Alabama in...
to retire and Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice HowellHeflin was elected to succeed him. Heflin won the Democratic primary against Rep. Walter Flowers...
Senator HowellHeflin was easily re-elected to a second term. Heflin received 94% of the black vote. Charles W. Borden, dentist HowellHeflin, incumbent...
Sessions came from his home state's Democratic senator HowellHeflin of Alabama. Although Heflin had previously backed Sessions, he began to oppose Sessions...
The HowellHeflin Lock and Dam, formerly Gainesville Lock and Dam, is one of four lock and dam structures on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway that generally...
Alabama was held on November 5, 1996. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator HowellHeflin decided to retire. Republican Jeff Sessions won the open seat, becoming...
Alabama was held on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator HowellHeflin won re-election to a third term. As of 2024, it is the last time a Democrat...
Science, Technology and Space (Chair: Slade Gorton; Ranking Member: HowellHeflin) Surface Transportation (Chair: John C. Danforth; Ranking Member: Russell...
Senator Heflin may refer to: HowellHeflin (1921–2005), U.S. Senator from Alabama from 1979 to 1997 James Thomas Heflin (1869–1951), U.S. Senator from...
Sparkman retired and was succeeded by HowellHeflin, the former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama. Heflin, the Democratic candidate, faced no...
Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry (Chair: Jesse Helms; Ranking Member: HowellHeflin) Soil and Water Conservation (Chair: Roger W. Jepsen; Ranking Member:...
the tipping point state with a margin of 16.3%. Incumbent Democrat HowellHeflin won re-election to a third term over Republican Bill Cabaniss, State...
November 6, 1984. Incumbent Democratic Senator HowellHeflin was easily re-elected to a second term. Heflin received 94% of the black vote. Incumbent Republican...
34 cosponsors — 29 Republicans and 5 Democrats. (The Democrats were: HowellHeflin, Bennett Johnston, Joe Lieberman, Chuck Robb, and Richard Shelby). Approved...
Member: Bob Dole) Rural Development and Rural Electrification (Chair: HowellHeflin; Ranking Member: Mitch McConnell) Appropriations (Chair: John C. Stennis;...
2018, becoming the first Democratic U.S. senator from Alabama since HowellHeflin left office in 1997. This is the only time Democrats won a statewide...
DeConcini D Arizona Nay Chuck Grassley R Iowa Yea Orrin Hatch R Utah Yea HowellHeflin D Alabama Nay Gordon J. Humphrey R New Hampshire Yea Ted Kennedy D Massachusetts...
for notable figures such as NFL legend Walter Payton and U.S. Senator HowellHeflin. Local company, Jack Millikin, Inc, donated the base of the statue. Thanks...
river mile 334.7 Tom Bevill Lock & Dam is located at river mile 306.8 HowellHeflin Lock & Dam is located at river mile 266.1 Demopolis Lock & Dam is located...