1934 United States Senate election in Nebraska

Richard C. Hunter Democratic Edward R. Burke Democratic The 1934 United States Senate election in Nebraska took place on November 6, 1934.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.
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