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June 30, 1970

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancies caused by the deaths of Congressmen Glenard P. Lipscomb (CD-24) and James B. Utt (CD-35).

CD-24
Myrlie B. Evers	Democratic	31.8%	Loss
John H. Rousselot	Republican	68.2%	Win

CD-35
David N. Hartman	Democratic	27.6%	Loss
John G. Schmitz	Republican	72.4%	Win