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Herman E. Talmadge (1913-2002) Herman Talmadge on the campaign trail Herman Talmadge was governor of Georgia from January to March 1947, 1948-50, and 1950-54. In 1956, Talmadge was elected to the United States Senate where he would serve until he was defeated for reelection in 1980. While in the Senate, Talmadge was the chair of the Agriculture committee for many years, and he gained national respect for his role as a member of the Ervin Committee which investigated the Watergate affair. Young Herman Talmadge (right) being sworn in as Governor of Georgia in January 1947.

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