1934 United States Senate special election in Nebraska explained

Election Name:1934 United States Senate special election in Nebraska
Country:Nebraska
Flag Year:1925
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1928 United States Senate election in Nebraska
Previous Year:1928
Next Election:1934 United States Senate election in Nebraska
Next Year:1934 (regular)
Election Date:November 6, 1934
Image1:Richard Charles Hunter (United States Senator from Nebraska).jpg
Nominee1:Richard C. Hunter
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:281,421
Percentage1:56.45%
Nominee2:J. H. Kemp
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:217,106
Percentage2:43.55%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

The 1934 United States Senate special election in Nebraska took place on November 6, 1934. A regular election was held on the same day for the same seat. The incumbent Senator, Republican Robert B. Howell, died on March 11, 1933. William Henry Thompson, a Democratic politician, was appointed to the vacant seat. Richard C. Hunter was elected to finish Howell's term, defeating J. H. Kemp, while Edward R. Burke was elected to the next term.

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Republican primary

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Nebraskana Society . www.usgennet.org . 19 August 2021.
  2. Web site: Cemeteries and Memorial Sites of Politicians in Nance County . politicalgraveyard.com . 19 August 2021.