Herman Talmadge

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Herman Talmadge

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth August 9, 1913
Date of Death March 21, 2002 (Age: 88)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Herman Talmadge graduated from Druid Hills High School and earned a law degree from the University of Georgia. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, participating in key battles. Post-war, he practiced law, managed his father's newspaper, and ran a ham-curing business. Talmadge transitioned into public service, initially assuming the governorship of Georgia, though his tenure was controversial. He later served in the U.S. Senate, where he chaired the Agriculture Committee and worked on significant legislation, including the Child Nutrition Act and the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. Talmadge's career was marked by a shift from staunch segregationist views to support for increased funding for school lunch programs and child nutrition.

Political Ideas

Herman Talmadge's political career is marked by a striking ideological evolution, particularly regarding civil rights. Initially a staunch segregationist, Talmadge opposed desegregation and civil rights legislation, even boycotting the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Yet, his legislative record reveals unexpected alliances with opposing factions on education funding, suggesting a highly calculated approach to regional interests. Talmadge's stance on ethics and governance further complicates his ideological profile, marred by controversies like the "Three Governors Controversy" and financial irregularities.

Campaigns
1980: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Georgia

776,143 votes (49.13%)

Loss

Winner: Mack Mattingly

1974: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Georgia

627,376 votes (71.76%)

Win
1968: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Georgia

885,093 votes (77.51%)

Win
1962: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Georgia

306,250 votes (100.00%)

Win
1956: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Georgia

541,094 votes (99.97%)

Win
1950: Georgia State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1950 Georgia gubernatorial election

230,771 votes (98.44%)

Win
1948: Georgia State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1948 Georgia gubernatorial special election

354,711 votes (97.51%)

Win
1946: Georgia State Governor

Election History

1946 Georgia gubernatorial election

675 votes (0.46%)

Loss

Winner: Eugene Talmadge