The 1946 Democratic Primary was the first that African Americans were allowed to vote in, what other event in 1946 gained Georgi
a national attention? A) the Three Governors Controversy B) the election of a NAACP candidate to office C) state officials openly supported African American candidates D) the decision of the Supreme Court to end segregation in schools
The Three Governors Controversy is the correct answer. In 1946 Eugene Talmadge won the Governorship in Georgia, but died before inauguration. In anticipation of his death supporters wrote in his son's name (Herman). However, recent changes to the Georgia Constitution created a system to replace a Governor with the Lt. Governor. However, the amendment did not specify what to do if the Governor-elect was unable to assume the position. To make matters worse the current Governor refused to leave office.
