Georgia's "3 Governors" controversy (jan 1, 1946 – jan 1, 1947)
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December 21, 1946: Eugene Talmadge, who had recently been elected, but not inaugurated, governor of Georgia dies. January 15, 1947: Herman Talmadge, son of Gene Talmadge and a write-in candidate on the 1946 gubernatorial ballot, claimed the governorship of Georgia. Outgoing governor Ellis Arnell refused to acknowledge Talmadge's claim to the governorship. January 19, 1947: Gov. Ellis Arnell resigns in favor of Lt. Governor M. E. Thompson March 19, 1947: Lt. Governor M. E. Thompson is made governor by the Georgia Supreme CourtAdded to timeline:
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jan 1, 1946
jan 1, 1947
~ 12 months