Hazel Abel
Hazel Abel (née Hempel; July 10, 1888 – July 30, 1966) was an American educator and politician in the U.S. state of Nebraska, who served as a member of the United States Senate for fifty-four days in 1954. She was the first woman elected to the Senate from Nebraska, and she remains the shortest-serving senator from Nebraska.
Hazel Abel | |
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| United States Senator from Nebraska | |
| In office November 8, 1954 – December 31, 1954 | |
| Preceded by | Eva Bowring |
| Succeeded by | Carl Curtis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hazel Hempel July 10, 1888 Plattsmouth, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | July 30, 1966 (aged 78) Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Resting place | Wyuka Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | George Abel (m. 1916) |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | University of Nebraska, Lincoln (BA) |
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