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April 5, 1949

Special Election

Special Election to fill vacancy caused by death of Assemblyman John C. Lyons (AD-64).

AD-64
James Byrne	Republican	37.1%	Loss
Unknown Eldridge	Unknown	10.5%	Loss
Unknown Mishkin	Unknown	9.4%	Loss
Sam Yorty	Democratic	42.9%	Win