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- ↑ Kauffman, Rick (2016-11-09). "Charlton will succeed retiring Adolph in state House's 165th District". delconewsnetwork.com. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ↑ "ALEXANDER CHARLTON". www.legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
- ↑ Carey, Kathleen E. "Dem O'Mara edges incumbent Charlton in 165th". www.delcotimes.com. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
