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Eugene Talmadge won the Georgia primary
Eugene Talmadge won the Georgia primary for his fourth time and ran nearly unopposed where he eventually took the seat for governor. -
Eugene Talmadge died before his fourth government term
Due to Eugenes death, there was controversy between who would become governor between the legislature and general. -
The general assembly elected Herman Talmadge
As soon as the general assembly elected Herman Talmadge, Melvin Thompson declared legal proceedings to request that Ellis Arnall former governor to leave office.The Georgia Supreme Court settled the dispute. -
Herman Talmadge officially selected as governor
On January 15,1947 the general assembly of Georgia elected Herman Talmadge as governor.Thompson began legal proceedings to appeal the Supreme Court as he didn’t like the decision that was made. -
Arnall false accusations
On January 15 which was the day of the election,Arnall and Talmadge both claimed to be the governors of Georgia.As we all know,The present governor was Talmadge which led to him seizing the office and changing the locks prohibiting Arnall from entering. -
Change of plans
In March 1947 the Georgia Supreme Court ruled that Melvin E Thompson was the rightful governor after Eugene Talmadge’s death.Thompson soon was back
In office until a special election could be held which would determine the final governor. -
Special Election
Herman Talmadge leaves office after chaos and confusion dies down.He almost immediately began his campaign for the special election which took place in September 1948. -
Talmadge victory
Herman Talmadge took governor in 1948 easily over Thompson, victory was granted to Talmadge because of his relentless supporters and his strenuous efforts.
