The 1937 Repeal: How Florida Broke the Southern Poll Tax Pattern
In 1937, Florida became one of the first Southern states to abolish its poll tax, a move that significantly expanded the active electorate during the New Deal era. This legislative…
The End of the Georgia Poll Tax: Ellis Arnall’s 1945 Reform
In 1945, Georgia Governor Ellis Arnall led a successful legislative effort to abolish the state's poll tax, a significant barrier to voting for low-income citizens. This reform, along with lowering…