Michener was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1932, losing to Democrat John C. Lehr. Two years later he defeated Lehr, to be elected to 74th Congress and was subsequently re-elected to the seven succeeding Congresses, serving from January 3, 1935, to January 3, 1951.
Michener's attempt at re-election in 1932 ended in defeat, but he regained his position two years later and went on to serve in the 74th Congress, holding office from January 3, 1935, to January 3, 1951.