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James E. Murray

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James Edward “Jim”[1] Murray (May 3, 1876 – March 23, 1961) was a Democrat from Montana who was the state's Class II U.S senator from 1934 until his retirement in 1961. He was elected as a liberal and staunch New Dealer, a stance he maintained throughout his political career.[2]

U.S. Senate

Following the death of incumbent senator Thomas Walsh, Montana governor John Erickson resigned and was appointed by his successor as an interim to the seat.[1] Erickson faced outrage from constituents who suspected cronyism, and Murray was encouraged to run for the seat in the 1934 special election. In an upset, he won the primary in a field of six candidates with a plurality of 25%,[3] and easily defeated Republican opponent Scott Leavitt in the general election.[4]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hill, Ray (August 17, 2014). Senator James E. Murray of Montana. The Knoxville Focus. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  2. ↑ March 24, 1961. JAMES E. MURRAY, EX-SENATOR, DIES; Montana Democrat, Stanch Supporter of New Deal, Served From '35 to '61. The New York Times. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  3. ↑ MT US Senate - D Primary Race - Jul 17, 1934. Our Campaigns. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  4. ↑ MT US Senate - Special Election Race - Nov 06, 1934. Our Campaigns. Retrieved August 2, 2021.