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May 16, 1944

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of State Senator Clair Engle (SD-08). Engle resigned after being elected to Congress.

SD-08
L. Stanley Coryell	Nonpartisan	3.6%	Loss
Roy L. Dearmore	Nonpartisan	11.5%	Loss
D. Jack Metzger	Nonpartisan	28.3%	Loss
Stanley Pugh	Nonpartisan	27%	Loss
Louis G. Sutton	Republican	29.6%	Win