could carry cargo between American ports, thereby making Alaska dependent on Seattle-based shipping. Jones was a vocal proponent of prohibition throughout his political career. Initially this aided his popularity, but it likely contributed to his electoral defeat in 1932. The 28-point loss may be the largest of any major-party nominee in history. More importantly, the Great Depression had set in, and many Republicans lost to Democrats in this election, as voter sought other solutions to growing unemployment. Jones was defeated by Democrat Homer Bone, who swept in with President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Death and burial Jones died in Seattle on November 19, 1932, shortly after losing reelection to his Senate seat, but before his final term had expired. A replacement was appointed to serve until the next election. His ashes were interred at Bonney-Watson Mortuary in Seattle. See also List of United States Congress members who died in office (1900–49) References Sources Books Magazines Internet Newspapers External links Wesley L. Jones papers - University of Washington |- |- |- |- |- |- |- |- |- |- 1863 births 1932 deaths American temperance activists Illinois lawyers Illinois Republicans People from Decatur, Illinois People from Moultrie County, Illinois Politicians from Yakima, Washington Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from Washington (state) Republican Party United States senators from Washington (state) Washington (state) lawyers