Georgia Official and Statistical Register 1983-84 - the Digital Library ...

GOVERNORS OF GEORGIA1733-1984Because of conflicting statements in various sources, there are many uncertainties and ambiguities concerning party labelsand it is difficult to verify true political party affiliations.**Served nore than one term, but not in succession.***Upon the death of his father, Eugene Talmadge, December 21, 1946, who was elected but died before taking office, HermanTalmadge was elected by the Legislature to serve his father©s unexpired term. He served 67 days but vacated office whenthe State Supreme Court ruled that the Constitutional provision under which he was elected was not applicable in thatinstance and Ellis Arnall©s tern continued until the next election. When Melvin E. Thompson was sworn in as LieutenantGovernor, Arnall resigned and Thompson served as Acting Governor until the next General Election. Herman Talmadge,defeated M.E. Thompson in the September 1948 Primary Election and was elected in the General Election, November 2, 1948to^complete the unexpired term of his father.****State Supreme Court Ruling.""""Elected by the General Assembly (see House Journal 1967 Jan. 10, page 58).