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June 8, 1954

Primary Election

Superintendent of Public Instruction
Edward L. Alberts Nonpartisan 12.3% Loss
David B. Everett Nonpartisan 12.4% Loss
Peter A. Luppen Nonpartisan 4.5% Loss
Roy E. Simpson Nonpartisan 61.7% Win
Harry Charles Steinmetz Nonpartisan 9.1% Loss