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April 7, 1959

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of State Senator Harold T. Johnson (SD-07). Johnson resigned after being elected to Congress.

SD-07
Weston W. "Wally" Brunker	Republican	41%	Loss
Ronald G. Cameron	Democratic	44.3%	Win
R. C. Dunlap	Democratic	3%	Loss
Bill Finger	Republican	3.4%	Loss
Harold R. Rubin	Democratic	6.8%	Loss
Gerald B. Wallace	Democratic	1.4%	Loss