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June 9, 1953

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Jesse M. Mayo (SD-26).

SD-26
Robert O. Curran	Democratic	14.4%	Loss
Avery C. Moore	Democratic	3%	Loss
Robert James Romaggi	Democratic	9.9%	Loss
Vernon L. Rue	Republican	24.4%	Loss
Clyde C. Sherwood	Democratic	23%	Loss
Stephen P. Teale	Democratic	25.3%	Win