what happened during the 1946 governor’s race
The 1946 governor's race was a significant event in American political history, as it marked the first time an African American candidate, Peter T. Hall, ran for governor in the state of Georgia. Hall, a successful businessman and civil rights activist, ran as an independent candidate in the race against the incumbent governor, Ellis Arnall.
During the campaign, Hall faced significant opposition and racially motivated attacks from the white political establishment in Georgia. Despite this, he was able to garner support from African American voters and some progressive white voters who were tired of the segregationist policies of the time.
In the end, Hall did not win the governorship, as he received only a small percentage of the vote. However, his candidacy was a groundbreaking moment in the fight for civil rights in the South and helped pave the way for future African American candidates in Georgia and across the country.