February 15, 2011
Special Election
Special Election to fill the vacancies created by the death of State Senator Jenny Oropeza (SD-28) and the resignation of State Senator George Runner (SD-17). Runner resigned after being elected to the State Board of Equalization.
- Note: The 2011 Special Election for SD-28 was the first race to feature "No Party Preference" candidates.
| SD-17 | |||
| Darren W. Parker | Democratic | 34.7% | Loss |
| Sharon Runner | Republican | 65.3% | Win |
| SD-28 | |||
| Michael T. Chamness | No Party Preference | 0.6% | Loss |
| Martha E. Flores-Gibson | Republican | 6.9% | Loss |
| Jeffrey E. Fortini | Republican | 2.2% | Loss |
| Ted W. Lieu | Democratic | 56.8% | Win |
| Mark Lipman | No Party Preference | 3.4% | Loss |
| Kevin Thomas McGurk | Democratic | 2.5% | Loss |
| James P. Thompson | Republican | 2.3% | Loss |
| Bob Valentine | Republican | 25.3% | Loss |