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April 7, 1998

Special Election

Special Elections to fill the vacancies created by the resignation of Congressman Ron Dellums (CD-09) and the death of Congressman Sonny Bono (CD-44).

CD-09
Greg Harper Democratic 16.1% Loss
Barbara Lee Democratic 66.8% Win
Claiborne "Clay" Sanders Republican 12.2% Loss
Randal Stewart Democratic 4.9% Loss
 
CD-44
Mary Bono Republican 64% Win
Tom Hamey Republican 1.5% Loss
Bud Mathewson Republican 1.1% Loss
Anna Nevenic Democratic 2.9% Loss
John W. J. Overman Democratic 1.7% Loss
Ralph Waite Democratic 28.8% Loss