He opposed the Dixiecrat movement in the Democratic Party .
Langan also served as a state senator , where he worked to extend voting rights for African Americans ( who had been essentially disenfranchised since the turn of the century . )
Langan opposed the Dixiecrat movement in the Democratic Party .
Langan also served as a state senator , where he worked to extend voting rights for African Americans ( who had been essentially disenfranchised since the turn of the century . )