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- 1 2 Johnson, Betsy (August 14, 2003). "Oregon State Legislative Update". The Clatskanie Chief.
- ↑ unsigned editorial (August 29, 2003). "The legislature: an appreciation". The Oregonian.
- ↑ unsigned editorial (August 6, 2005). "A so-so session". Eugene Register-Guard.
- ↑ "Oregon Secretary of State".
- 1 2 "2003 Regular Session (72nd): January 13 – August 27" (pdf). Oregon State Archives. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 Resigned
- ↑ Resigned upon appointment to the Senate.