How did white southerner vote after the civil war?

Answer 1

After the Civil War, white Southerners largely voted in ways that reflected their desire to maintain control over the social and political order in the South. Many opposed Reconstruction efforts and sought to re-establish white supremacy through various means, including the implementation of restrictive laws and the formation of groups like the Ku Klux Klan. When given the chance, they often supported Democratic candidates who promised to restore their pre-war societal norms. This resulted in a significant disenfranchisement of Black voters and the establishment of Jim Crow laws to enforce racial segregation and inequality.