Why did the 1946 gubernatorial election require intervention by the Georgia Supreme Court?

A.
Georgia's constitution had conflicting rules about the line of succession for the office of governor.

B.
African Americans sued the state over being prevented from participating in the state's primaries.

C.
The race in Georgia was too close to call and a clear winner could not be determined.

D.
Georgia's outgoing governor claimed widespread voter fraud had swayed the election.

1 answer

A. Georgia's constitution had conflicting rules about the line of succession for the office of governor.