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- ↑ Hudson, Lashawn. Nov. 5, 2020. “ Reflecting on their Path to Victory in the Georgia State Senate.” WABE.Org. Retrieved Nov. 14, 2020.
- ↑ "Nikki Merritt". Ballotpedia.org. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
- ↑ "Democrats fall short as Georgia GOP keeps state House edge". www.wrdw.com.
