Parker did not challenge Thurmond in the Republican primary but instead attempted in a special election for a two-year term to succeed former Senator Olin D. Johnston, who died in office in 1965.
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Butler Derrick won the Democratic primary and defeated Republican Marshall Parker in the general election.
Incumbent Democratic Congressman Butler Derrick of the 3rd congressional district, in office since 1975, defeated Republican challenger Marshall Parker.