The Three Governors Controversy

By Mike5041

  • The Three Governor Controversy

    Georgia's governor Eugene Talmage dies

  • The Three Governor Controversy

    Eugene"s followers want Eugene's son Herman to take his place.

  • The Three Governor Controversy

    Out going governor Ellis Arnall refused to give up the office because he believed that the General Assembly did
    not have the authority to elect a governor.

  • The Three Governor Controversy

    Melvin Thompson the lieutenant governor claims his right to become governor based on what it states in the Georgian constitution.

  • The Three Governor Controversy

    Ellis Arnall, announced that he would not
    give up the office until it was clear who the new governor was.

  • The Three Governor Controversy

    General assembly elected Talmage's son Herman.

  • The Three Governor Controversy

    Georgian supreme court states Melvin E. Thompson is the rightful governor into a special election is held.

  • The Three Governor Controversy

    Ellis gives up his governor ship.

  • The Three Governor Controversy

    Herman and Melvin campaign for the special election.

  • The Three Governor Controversy

    Herman Talmage wins the special election.