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April 12, 1988

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Assemblyman Art Agnos (AD-16). Agnos resigned after being elected Mayor of San Francisco.

AD-16
Roberta Achtenberg Democratic 36.4% Loss
John Burton Democratic 52.4% Win
Melissa Ehman Peace and Freedom 0.6% Loss
Hope Jolles Libertarian 0.3% Loss
Brian Mavrogeorge Republican 4.6% Loss
George Meyer Libertarian 0.5% Loss
James Schmitt Independent 0.4% Loss
Max Woods (I) Republican 4.7% Loss