Considering the 1946 Georgia gubernatorial election, did the end of the white primary system allow African Americans a sufficient voice in politics? Why or why not?

Question

A.
Yes, the state elected its first African American governor.

B.
No, minorities were still not permitted to vote.

C.
Yes, a candidate committed to integration was elected.

D.
No, a segregationist was reelected to office.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. No, a segregationist was reelected to office.

While the end of the white primary system in Georgia was a significant step toward increasing African American participation in the political process, it did not immediately lead to effective political representation or a sufficient voice in politics for African Americans. The 1946 election saw the re-election of a segregationist governor, which indicated that systemic barriers to full political participation remained in place for minorities at that time.