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November 1, 1950

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of State Senator Thomas F. Keating (SD-13).

SD-13
T. Fred Bagshaw	Nonpartisan	30.1%	Loss
Ellis R. Dufficy	Nonpartisan	14.7%	Loss
Harry Lutgens	Nonpartisan	24.8%	Loss
John F. "Jack" McCarthy	Nonpartisan	30.3%	Win