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1955 Michigan's 15th congressional district special election

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On December 13, 1955, voters in Michigan's 15th congressional district elected Democrat John Dingell to the U.S. House of Representatives. His father, John Dingell Sr., was the incumbent and died September 19, 1955.

Results

Unofficial returns[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Dingell 19,624
Republican Thomas E. Brennan 6,108
Socialist Labor Charles Schwartz 58
Democratic hold
Turnout   <17%

See also

References

  1. ^ "Dingell Is Victor In Michigan Vote / Son of Late Representative Picked for House in Strong Democratic District". The New York Times. December 14, 1955. p. 44. Retrieved May 29, 2019.

Sources