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- ↑ "Burton sworn in as Indiana House District 77 representative". Indiana House Democrats. November 19, 2024.
- ↑ "Indiana Democrats running in Southern Indiana State House races". WBIW . January 10, 2024.
- ↑ Watkins, Monica (January 9, 2024). "Alex Burton officially files to run for State Representative seat". WFIE .
- ↑ "State Rep. Alex Burton". Indiana House Democrats. November 19, 2024.
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