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August 25, 1942

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Congressman Lee E. Geyer (CD-17).

CD-17
Cecil R. King	Democratic	59.2%	Win
John T. Rawls	Unknown	9%	Loss
John A. Shidler	Unknown	20.1%	Loss
Harold A. Sparling	Unknown	11.8%	Loss