George Duncan Hastie McMillan, Jr. (born October 11, 1943) is an American Democratic politician who served as the 23rd lieutenant governor of Alabama from 1979 to 1983. In 1989 he founded the City Stages music festival in downtown Birmingham, Alabama.
George McMillan, Jr.
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| 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Alabama | |
| In office January 15, 1979 – January 17, 1983 | |
| Governor | Fob James |
| Preceded by | Jere Beasley |
| Succeeded by | Bill Baxley |
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 11th [1] district | |
| In office 1974–1978 | |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| In office 1973–1973 | |
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| Born | George Duncan Hastie McMillan, Jr. (1943-10-11) October 11, 1943 (age 80) Greenville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ann Louise |
| Children | 2 |
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McMillan was born in Greenville, Alabama, to George D. H. and Jean McMillan. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Auburn University in 1966, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1969.
McMillan was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives and served for one term in 1973. He then served in the Alabama Senate from 1974 to 1978, also for one term.[2] He was elected the Lieutenant Governor of Alabama in the election of November 7, 1978.
McMillan ran in the Democratic gubernatorial primary election in 1982, but was beaten by former Governor George Wallace, coming in second place. A run-off election was held between McMillan and Wallace, which Wallace won, going on to win the general election against Republican Mayor Emory FolmarofMontgomery.[3]
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| Preceded by | Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama 1978 |
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| Preceded by | Lieutenant Governor of Alabama 1979–1983 |
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