The 1946 Gubernatorial (Governor) Election was significant because it produced the Three Governors Controversy. Why else was this election significant?

Question

Responses
A It elected the first Republican governor since the Reconstruction EraIt elected the first Republican governor since the Reconstruction Era
B It was the first in which African Americans could vote in the primariesIt was the first in which African Americans could vote in the primaries
C It resulted in the selection of Georgia’s first African American governorIt resulted in the selection of Georgia’s first African American governor
D It led to the seat of governor being unoccupied for close to a year

Answer 1

A - It elected the first Republican governor since the Reconstruction Era

B - It was the first in which African Americans could vote in the primaries

D - It led to the seat of governor being unoccupied for close to a year