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October 20, 1959

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Assemblyman Seth J. Johnson (AD-56).

AD-56
Abbot C. Bernay	Republican	5%	Loss
Sibyl Burke Clements	Democratic	2.1%	Loss
Earle Hawley	Democratic	1.6%	Loss
Philip J. Schlessinger	Democratic	41.6%	Loss
Chet Wolfrum	Republican	49.7%	Win