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April 13, 1982

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of State Senator John V. Briggs (SD-35).

SD-35
Les Antman Libertarian 3.4% Loss
Bill Dougherty Republican 15.1% Loss
Bea Foster Democratic 0.7% Loss
Mark H. Foucher Independent 6% Loss
John G. Keller Republican 7.3% Loss
John Seymour Republican 67.5% Win