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June 8, 1976

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of State Senator George R. Moscone (SD-06). Moscone resigned after being elected Mayor of San Francisco.

SD-06
Guy Caputo	American Independent	2.6%	Loss
Patricia Dolbeare	Independent	3.4%	Loss
John Francis Foran	Democratic	59.2%	Win
Bruce B. Makar	Republican	34.8%	Loss