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March 2, 1850

Special Election

A Special Election to fill the vacancy created by Nelson Taylor's abandonment of his State Senate seat.

SD-San Joaquin
A. D. B. Brooks Nonpartisan 6.7% Loss
W. M. Everett Nonpartisan 2.9% Loss
William D. Fair Nonpartisan 69.9% Win
Thomas B. Van Buren Nonpartisan 19.2% Loss
J. B. Van Burn Nonpartisan 1.3% Loss