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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