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December 10, 1974

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of State Senator John L. Harmer (SD-21). Harmer resigned after being appointed Lieutenant Governor.

SD-21
Jack E. Ashworth American Independent 0.5% Loss
Newton R. Russell Republican 51.3% Win
Arthur K. Snyder Republican 32.8% Loss
John L. Sullivan Republican 3.3% Loss
John G. Triphon Democratic 4.3% Loss
Kent Leeds Vallette Democratic 4.4% Loss
Alice Zuber Democratic 3.4% Loss