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Why did supporters secretly write in Herman Talmadge during the 1946 election?(1 point)

They believed he would automatically become governor

They wanted to challenge the new state constitution

They believed the General Assembly could select him if Eugene Talmadge died

They believed the lieutenant governor was ineligible
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They believed the General Assembly could select him if Eugene Talmadge died. Supporters secretly wrote in Herman so the legislature — controlled by Talmadge allies — could claim the authority to appoint him if Eugene died before taking office.