What was the outcome of the Three Governors Controversy?

Question

Eugene Talmadge served as governor of Georgia for a third term
Ellis Arnall became governor of Georgia
Eugene Talmadge’s son became governor of Georgia
The Supreme Court of Georgia declared Lieutenant Governor Melvin Thompson governor of Georgia

Answer 1

The outcome of the Three Governors Controversy was that Eugene Talmadge's son, Herman Talmadge, ultimately became governor of Georgia after his father's death. Melvin Thompson served as governor for a short time until Herman Talmadge was sworn in. Ellis Arnall did not become governor during the controversy.