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Sept. 11, 1963: 'Largest Vote in Barrow's History'

A state primary election held this date in 1963 brought in what was called the "largest vote in Barrow's history."

A state primary election held Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1963, brought in what was called the “largest vote in Barrow’s history” thus far. A majority of voters were in favor of a third congressional term for former Georgia governor Eugene Talmadge.


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