EXECUTIVE · GA · 1971-1975
Lester Maddox
Lt Governor · Democrat · Georgia
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On the record
Famous segregationist; flipped to Lt Gov after Gov term
Background
Lester Maddox (1915–2003) was Georgia Governor 1967-1971. Pickrick Restaurant owner who chased Black customers out with axe handles July 1964; closed the restaurant rather than integrate it under the Civil Rights Act. Won the 1966 Gov race after the legislature awarded it to him (no candidate hit 50%). Switched parties to Democrat → American Independent → back to Democrat. Served as GA Lt Gov 1971-75 (then-only path; consecutive Gov terms barred).
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- Pierre Howard (1991-1999)
- Zell Miller (1975-1991)
- George T. Smith (1967-1971)
- Peter Zack Geer (1963-1967)
- Garland T. Byrd (1959-1963)
- Ernest Vandiver (1955-1959)
- Marvin Griffin (1948-1955)
- M. E. Thompson (1947-1947)