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August 1, 1947

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of State Senator Charles H. Deuel (SD-06).

The date for this Special Election is unknown, although it was likely held in either August or September.

SD-06
Harry E. Drobish	Nonpartisan	37.4%	Win
John Gray	Nonpartisan	2.1%	Loss
Robert H. Higginbotham	Nonpartisan	8.3%	Loss
Albert M. King	Nonpartisan	18.7%	Loss
Jerome D. Peters	Nonpartisan	4.7%	Loss
Allison Ware	Nonpartisan	28.9%	Loss