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April 13, 1982

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of State Senator John V. Briggs (SD-35).

SD-35
Les Antman	Libertarian	3.4%	Loss
Bill Dougherty	Republican	15.1%	Loss
Bea Foster	Democratic	0.7%	Loss
Mark H. Foucher	Independent	6%	Loss
John G. Keller	Republican	7.3%	Loss
John Seymour	Republican	67.5%	Win