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)
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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 significant battles and being present for the Japanese surrender. After the war, Talmadge managed his family's newspaper and became involved in state politics. He spent nearly a decade in the public sector, attracting new industries and improving infrastructure as governor. Talmadge then transitioned to federal politics, serving as a U.S. Senator where he chaired the Senate Agriculture Committee and played a role in significant legislative efforts.

Political Ideas

Herman Talmadge's political career reveals a complex ideological positioning, balancing staunch opposition to civil rights legislation with significant contributions to agricultural and child nutrition policies. His legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Talmadge's rhetorical style often juxtaposes his segregationist views with pragmatic advocacy for rural development, creating a tension that invites deeper inquiry into his motivations and strategic calculations.

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