Broughton was among twelve nominated at the 1944 Democratic National Convention to serve as Franklin D. Roosevelt 's running mate in the presidential election that year . In 1948 , Broughton was elected to the United States Senate , after defeating William B. Umstead , an appointed incumbent , in the Democratic primary . In November , Broughton won both a special election to complete the Senate term and an election for a full term . He took office on December 31 , 1948 , but his service in the Senate was brief
1944 Democratic National Convention
1944 Democratic National Convention
J. Melville Broughton