March 6, 1973
Special Election
Special Election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of State Senator Clair W. Burgener (SD-38). Burgener resigned after being elected to Congress.
| SD-38 | |||
| Stuart M. Dingwall | American Independent | 1.5% | Loss |
| Leslie Ann Dork | Independent | 0.9% | Loss |
| Mel Grain | Democratic | 17.6% | Loss |
| Ivan R. Huyser | Republican | 7.2% | Loss |
| Iris G. Sankey | Democratic | 8.8% | Loss |
| John Stull | Republican | 60.8% | Win |
| Leonard Thomas | Democratic | 3.2% | Loss |