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 failed to win re-election in 1932, losing to John C. Lehr. However, he regained his seat two years later and went on to be elected to the 74th Congress, serving from January 3, 1935, to January 3, 1951.