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February 2, 1850

Special Election

This Special Election was caused by the resignation of State Senator G. B. Post.

SD-San Francisco
H. R. Bowie	Nonpartisan	20.2%	Loss
Horace W. Carpentier	Nonpartisan	26.5%	Loss
Elcan Heydenfeldt	Nonpartisan	38.9%	Win
George F. James	Nonpartisan	8.6%	Loss
Frank Moore	Nonpartisan	1.1%	Loss
Francis B. Wright	Nonpartisan	4.6%	Loss