Hazel Abel

Hazel Abel
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 (1888-07-10)July 10, 1888 Plattsmouth, Nebraska, U.S.
Died	July 30, 1966(1966-07-30) (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)

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.