The 1936 United States Senate Special Election within the State of Iowa occurred on November 3, 1936, following the death of incumbent Senator Richard Louis Murphy in an automobile accident. Represent
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Guy Mark Gillette was an American politician and lawyer who served as a Democratic U.S. representative and senator from Iowa. Throughout his Senate service, Gillette was elected, re-elected, defeated,
1936 United States Senate special election in Iowa
…the State of Iowa occurred on November 3, 1936, following the death of incumbent Senator Richard Louis Murphy in an automobile accident. Representative Guy Mark Gillette (D-IA) and Editor of the Chariton Herald-Patriot, Berry F. Halden(R-IA) were the two major party contenders in this election. George F. Buresh (FL-IA…
Sen. Guy M. Gillette, La. LCCN2016871060