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August 7, 2018

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of State Senator Tony Mendoza (SD-32). Mendoza resigned shortly before the Senate was scheduled to vote on his expulsion after an investigation found that he had engaged in sexual harassment.

SD-32
Vanessa Delgado Democratic 52.4% Win
Rita Topalian Republican 47.6% Loss