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- ↑ Guam Election Commission. "2006 Election Comparative Analysis Report".Page 86
- 1 2 KUAM. 29th Legislature takes office, Barrigada. 2 January 2007.
- ↑ Bureau of Statistics and Plans. 2008 Guam Statistical Yearbook, Hagatna. 2009.
- ↑ Pacific Daily News. Candidate Profile: Judith Won Pat, Hagatna, Guam.
- ↑ Pacific Daily News. Candidate Profile: Tina Muna Barnes, Hagatna, Guam.
- ↑ Pacific Daily News. Candidate Profile: Rory Respicio, Hagatna, Guam.