History Behind Georgia's Runoff System Rooted In Race

The video discusses Georgia's runoff elections, rooted in historical voting practices that limited black political influence. The county unit system, favoring white rural communities, was rejected by the Supreme Court in 1963. Denmark Groover introduced runoff elections to prevent block voting by black populations. Despite legal challenges, the majority vote requirement remains, impacting black candidates' success in senior positions.

What proposal did Denmark Groover introduce to change the election process?

What was the outcome of the Justice Department's challenge to Georgia's majority vote requirement in 1990?