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April 7, 1959

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of State Senator Harold T. Johnson (SD-07). Johnson resigned after being elected to Congress.

SD-07
Weston W. "Wally" Brunker Republican 41% Loss
Ronald G. Cameron Democratic 44.3% Win
R. C. Dunlap Democratic 3% Loss
Bill Finger Republican 3.4% Loss
Harold R. Rubin Democratic 6.8% Loss
Gerald B. Wallace Democratic 1.4% Loss