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- ↑ Vance, Taylor (November 10, 2022). "Former nonprofit director Andy Boyd wins special election in north MS House race". Daily Journal. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ↑ Smith, Slim (January 26, 2024). "Slimantics: Andy Boyd has some explaining to do". The Dispatch. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
