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- ↑ Eberly, Tim (January 19, 2016). "Former Norfolk school board member announces third run for City Council". The Virginia Pilot. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- 1 2 Taylor, Jacob (January 6, 2021). "Candi King and Angelia Williams Graves Win Special Elections for Virginia House Seats". The Tennessee Star. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ↑ Staff, Web (November 19, 2020). "Two Local Politicians Launch Early Bid For 90th District". The New Journal and Guide. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ↑ Web Staff, WAVY (December 5, 2020). "Norfolk Democrats select nominee to fill 90th District House of Delegates seat". WAVY. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ↑ "Virginia Elections Database » 2010 City Council General Election Norfolk City - Superward 7". Virginia Elections Database.
- ↑ "Virginia Elections Database » 2012 City Council General Election Norfolk City - Superward 7". Virginia Elections Database.
- ↑ "Virginia Elections Database » 2016 City Council General Election Norfolk City - Superward 7". Virginia Elections Database.
- ↑ "Virginia Elections Database » 2020 City Council General Election Norfolk City - Superward 7". Virginia Elections Database.
- ↑ "2021 January Special".