The Pittsburgh Press (September 13, 1944)
Overton wins easily in Louisiana election
New Orleans, Louisiana (UP) –
U.S. Senator John H. Overton of Alexandria won renomination in yesterday’s Louisiana Democratic primary election, unofficial returns showed today.
Mr. Overton was conceded election when New Orleans radio station owner E. A. Stephens, who had been Mr. Overton’s chief opponent, admitted defeat.
Latest figures gave Mr. Overton a total of 134,953 votes, Mr. Stephens 57,427, Lake Charles attorney Griffin T. Hawkins 14,836, and New Orleans businessman Charles S. Gerth 6,582.
Holding a clear majority of more than 56,000, Mr. Overton won his renomination without a runoff.