1934 United States Senate elections in Nebraska
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The 1934 United States Senate elections in Nebraska took place on November 6, 1934. Incumbent Republican Senator Robert B. Howell died in office on March 11, 1933. Democrat William H. Thompson was appointed by Governor Charles W. Bryan to fill Howell's seat. Two elections for the same Senate seat were held on the same day; one as a special election to fill the remainder of Howell's six-year term, and another to elect a Senator to serve the next six-year term.
Senator Thompson did not seek re-election. Former State Representative Richard C. Hunter, a Democrat, won the special election to serve out the remaining two months of the term. On the same day, Democratic Congressman Edward R. Burke won the election for the next term.
Democratic primary
Regular election
Candidates
- Edward R. Burke, U.S. Representative from Nebraska's 2nd congressional district
- Charles W. Bryan, Governor of Nebraska
- Willis E. Reed, former Attorney General of Nebraska[1]
- Floyd L. Bollen, Railway Commissioner[1]
- Anthony T. Monahan, member of the Nebraska Livestock Commission[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edward R. Burke | 123,833 | 61.35% | |
| Democratic | Charles W. Bryan | 52,385 | 25.95% | |
| Democratic | Willis E. Reed | 11,817 | 5.85% | |
| Democratic | Floyd L. Bollen | 9,652 | 4.78% | |
| Democratic | Anthony T. Monahan | 4,161 | 2.06% | |
| Democratic | Scattering | 14 | 0.01% | |
| Total votes | 201,862 | 100.00% | ||
Special election
Candidates
- Richard C. Hunter, former State Representative
- Albert W. Weichel, motor salesman[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Richard C. Hunter | 99,426 | 67.41% | |
| Democratic | Albert W. Weichel | 48,050 | 32.58% | |
| Democratic | Scattering | 10 | 0.01% | |
| Total votes | 147,486 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Regular election
Candidates
- Robert G. Simmons, former U.S. Representative from Nebraska's 6th congressional district
- Kenneth S. Wherry, former State Senator, 1932 Republican candidate for Governor[1]
- Robert Smith, Douglas County Clerk of the District Court[1]
- Barton Green, Chairman of the Lancaster County Republican Party[4]
- U. S. Renne, Fort Calhoun farmer[5]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert G. Simmons | 77,841 | 46.31% | |
| Republican | Kenneth S. Wherry | 41,777 | 24.85% | |
| Republican | Robert Smith | 34,067 | 20.27% | |
| Republican | Barton Green | 10,683 | 6.36% | |
| Republican | U. S. Renne | 3,718 | 2.21% | |
| Republican | Scattering | 15 | 0.01% | |
| Total votes | 168,101 | 100.00% | ||
Special election
Candidates
- J. H. Kemp, former State Senator[6]
- Dana Van Dusen, general counsel to the Metropolitan Utilities District[7]
- J. S. Kroh, former State Senator[8]
- A. A. Rezac, Omaha attorney[6]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | J. H. Kemp | 58,551 | 44.63% | |
| Republican | Dana Van Dusen | 36,543 | 27.86% | |
| Republican | J. S. Kroh | 23,926 | 18.24% | |
| Republican | A. A. Rezac | 12,154 | 9.27% | |
| Republican | Scattering | 6 | 0.00% | |
| Total votes | 131,180 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Regular election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edward R. Burke | 305,958 | 55.30% | +16.58% | |
| Republican | Robert G. Simmons | 237,126 | 42.86% | −18.42% | |
| Independent | Henry Hoffman | 7,670 | 1.39% | — | |
| Independent | E. D. O'Sullivan (write-in) | 2,501 | 0.45% | — | |
| Write-in | 44 | 0.01% | — | ||
| Majority | 68,832 | 12.44% | −10.12% | ||
| Total votes | 553,299 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
Special election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Richard C. Hunter | 281,421 | 56.45% | +17.73% | |
| Republican | J. H. Kemp | 217,106 | 43.55% | −17.73% | |
| Write-in | 24 | 0.00% | — | ||
| Majority | 64,315 | 12.90% | −9.66% | ||
| Total votes | 498,551 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
References
- ^ a b c d e "Ballot Will Be Longest in State History". Beatrice Daily Sun. August 12, 1934. p. 1. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Pool, Charles W. (1934). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board: Primary Election Held August 14, 1934 (PDF).
- ^ "Primary Gates Close on 366 Officeseekers". Lincoln Journal Star. July 6, 1934. p. 8. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ "Nebraska Republicans Urged to Get Active". North Platte Daily Telegraph. January 22, 1934. p. 1. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ "Renne Files for Senator". Lincoln Journal Star. June 15, 1934. p. 11. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ a b "Two Ask for Short Term Senatorship". Lincoln Journal Star. July 3, 1934. p. 8. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ "Mixed Gas Legal, Van Dusen Advises Utilities Directors". Omaha Bee-News. March 22, 1934. p. 1. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ "Primary Act Criticised As Filings Mount". North Platte Daily Telegraph. July 5, 1934. p. 1, 4. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ a b Swanson, Harry R. (1934). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board: General Election Held November 6, 1934 (PDF).