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May 19, 2009

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of State Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas (SD-26). Ridley-Thomas resigned after being elected to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

SD-26
Cindy Varela Henderson	Peace and Freedom	8.4%	Loss
Curren D. Price	Democratic	70.7%	Win
Nachum Shifren	Republican	20.8%	Loss