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- ↑ Jenkins, Jeff (June 4, 2020). "Perdue, Moore look ahead to November face-off for treasurer position". WV MetroNews. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ↑ Jenkins, Jeff (October 30, 2020). "Riley Moore knocks off 6-term Treasurer John Perdue, leading GOP sweep of executive offices". WV MetroNews. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ↑ "West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore Joins Other Financial Officers Opposing ESG".
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