Question

In the 1946 Gubernatorial Primary, Eugene Talmadge received 16,000, votes less than James V. Carmichael but won the election because
Responses
A he was the incumbent governor.he was the incumbent governor.
B Georgia's use of the county unit system.Georgia's use of the county unit system.
C Talmadge appointed all state election officials.Talmadge appointed all state election officials.
D of his alliance with racial extremist groups.of his alliance with racial extremist groups.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

B Georgia's use of the county unit system.

The county unit system allowed candidates to gain electoral votes based on the rural counties, which often favored Talmadge despite receiving fewer overall votes.