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August 17, 2010

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Senator Abel Maldonado (SD-15). Maldonado resigned after being appointed Lieutenant Governor.

SD-15
Sam Blakeslee	Republican	48.5%	Win
Jim Fitzgerald	Independent	5%	Loss
Mark Hinkle	Libertarian	2%	Loss
John Laird	Democratic	44.5%	Loss