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 William Henry Thompson (December 14, 1853June 6, 1937) was a Nebraska Democratic Party politician. Biography Born in Perrysville, Ohio, he attended Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa from 1872 to 1875, then graduated from the University ...

, a Democratic politician, was appointed to the vacant seat.

Richard C. Hunter Richard Charles Hunter (December 3, 1884January 23, 1941) was an American attorney and Democratic politician from Nebraska. He was most prominent for his service as a United States Senator (1934-1935) and as Nebraska's state attorney general (19 ...

was elected to finish Howell's term, defeating J. H. Kemp, while Edward R. Burke was elected to the next term.

Democratic primary

Candidates

, lawyer and former

State Senator A state senator is a member of a state's senate in the bicameral legislature of 49 U.S. states, or a member of the unicameral Nebraska Legislature. Description A state senator is a member of an upper house in the bicameral legislatures of 49 U ...

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

*James Harvey Kemp, lawyer and former

Results

References

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