1934 United States Senate special election in Nebraska

William Henry Thompson Democratic Richard C. Hunter Democratic 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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