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April 1, 1975

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of State Senator Mervyn M. Dymally (SD-29). Dymally resigned after being elected Lieutenant Governor.

SD-29
Bill Greene	Democratic	96.2%	Win
Marion E. Taggart	Write-in	0.7%	Loss
Kenneth S. Washinton	Write-in	3.1%	Loss