1934 United States Senate election in Nebraska explained

Election Name:1934 United States Senate election in Nebraska
Country:Nebraska
Flag Year:1925
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1934 United States Senate special election in Nebraska
Previous Year:1934 (special)
Next Election:1940 United States Senate election in Nebraska
Next Year:1940
Election Date:November 6, 1934
Image1:BURKE, Edward Raymond,.jpg
Nominee1:Edward R. Burke
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:305,958
Percentage1:55.30%
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:237,126
Percentage2:42.86%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

The 1934 United States Senate election in Nebraska took place on November 6, 1934. A special 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, while Burke was elected to the next term, defeating Robert G. Simmons. This was the last time until 1976 that a Democrat won a Senate election in Nebraska.

Democratic primary

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Republican primary

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Our Campaigns - Candidate - Willis E. Reed . www.ourcampaigns.com . 15 August 2021.