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November 4, 1947

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancies caused by the death of Senator Herbert W. Slater (SD-12), and the vacancies created by the resignations of Assemblymen Ernest E. Debs (AD-56) and Don A. Allen Sr. (AD-63). Debs and Allen resigned after being elected to the Los Angeles City Council.

SD-12
Clarence J. "Red" Tauzer	Republican		Win

AD-56
Glenard P. Lipscomb	Republican		Win

AD-63
G. Delbert Morris	Republican		Win