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January 23, 1962

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Assembly Speaker Ralph M. Brown (AD-30). Brown resigned after being appointed to the Fifth Appellate District Court.

AD-30
Charles M. Spencer	Democratic	47.6%	Loss
John G. Veneman	Republican	52.4%	Win