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April 29, 1975

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Congressman Jerry L. Pettis (CD-37).

CD-37
Clodeon Speed Adkins	Democratic	0.6%	Loss
Robert J. Allenthorp	Republican	0.2%	Loss
Frank M. Bogert	Republican	5.4%	Loss
Jack H. Harrison	Republican	0.8%	Loss
Joe E. Hubbs Sr.	Democratic	1.3%	Loss
C. L. "Jimmie" James	Democratic	0.4%	Loss
Louis Martinez	Republican	1%	Loss
Bud Mathewson	Republican	0.6%	Loss
James L. Mayfield	Democratic	12.7%	Loss
Ron Pettis	Democratic	14.7%	Loss
Shirley N. Pettis	Republican	60.5%	Win
Bernard Wahl	American Independent	1.6%	Loss
Richard "Doc" Welby	Democratic	0.3%	Loss