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May 14, 1991

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancies created by the resignation of State Senators John T. Doolittle (SD-01) and John Seymour (SD-35) and Assemblyman Patrick Johnston (AD-26).

Doolittle resigned after being elected to Congress. Seymour resigned after being appointed to the U.S. Senate. Johnston resigned after being elected to the State Senate.

SD-01
Gary Dusseljee Libertarian 2.3% Loss
Tim Leslie Republican 54.7% Win
Patti Mattingly Democratic 43% Loss
 
SD-35
Francis X. "Frank" Hoffman Democratic 26.7% Loss
John R. Lewis Republican 67.5% Win
Eric Sprik Libertarian 5.7% Loss
 
AD-26
Dean Andal Republican 56% Win
Debra Klohs Dezarn Libertarian 2.5% Loss
Patti Garamendi Democratic 41.6% Loss