1979 United States House of Representatives elections (Redirected from 1979 California's 11th congressional district special election)

There were two special elections in 1979 to the United States House of Representatives in the 96th United States Congress. Both of them were won by Republicans, filling seats that were vacant since the January 3, 1979 beginning of the term.

List of elections

Elections are listed by date and district.

District Incumbent This race
Member Party First elected Results Candidates
California 11 Leo Ryan Democratic 1972 Incumbent member-elect was murdered November 18, 1978.
New member elected April 3, 1979.
Republican gain.
  • Green tickY William Royer (Republican) 57.3%
  • G. W. Holsinger (Democratic) 41.1%
  • Nicholas Waeil Kudrovzeff (American Independent) 0.8%
  • Wilson Branch (Peace & Freedom) 0.8%
Wisconsin 6 William A. Steiger Republican 1966 Incumbent member-elect died December 4, 1978.
New member elected April 3, 1979.
Republican hold.

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