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- When the white primary was declared unconstitutional, Eugene Talmadge was running for office. He told his voters and supporters that he would find a way to bring back the white primary. This made many white men vote in favor of Talmadge.
- I promise to bring back the white primary if its the death of me!
- When the white primary was declared unconstitutional, Eugene Talmadge was running for office. He told his voters and supporters that he would find a way to bring back the white primary. This made many white men vote in favor of Talmadge.
- I promise to bring back the white primary if its the death of me!
- Herman Talmadge, Eugene Talmadge's son, recieved the most write-in votes during the election. The Georgia General Assembly also chose Herman to be governor.
- I deserve to be governor because I received the most write in votes and the General Assembly chose me. ME!
- Melvin Thompson was Lieutenant Governor when Eugene died, but the Georgia Constitution was unclear on who was supposed to take office. Thompson believed he should be in office.
- While, yes, the Georgia State Constitution is unclear about who should be governor, I do believe that I shall be governor because as already Lieutenant Governor, I shall cover the rest of Eugene's term.
- Finally, after all of the controversy settled, Melvin Thompson was elected by the Supreme Court to become Governor. The Supreme Court also ruled that if a Governor-elect passes before being sworn in, the Lieutenant governor holds office. Thompson was to remain in office until a special election was held.
- I have become governor for you, Georgia! I will hold office until a special election is held. The Supreme Court ruled that the Lieutenant Governor will take office if the Governor-elect passes before being sworn in. God bless you all!
- Finally, after all of the controversy settled, Melvin Thompson was elected by the Supreme Court to become Governor. The Supreme Court also ruled that if a Governor-elect passes before being sworn in, the Lieutenant governor holds office. Thompson was to remain in office until a special election was held.
- I have become governor for you, Georgia! I will hold office until a special election is held. The Supreme Court ruled that the Lieutenant Governor will take office if the Governor-elect passes before being sworn in. God bless you all!
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