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December 6, 1955

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of State Senator Dale C. Williams (SD-01).

SD-01
Stanley Arnold	Democratic	54.8%	Win
C. C. "Cal" Cook	Democratic	8.3%	Loss
D. F. Flournoy	Republican	36.9%	Loss