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- ↑ "Our Campaigns - GA State Senate 40 Race - Nov 05, 2002". www.ourcampaigns.com.
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- ↑ "Charles Barton Ladd". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
- ↑ "Senate District 25: Democrat Breen vs. Republican Ladd". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
- ↑ "Sen. Cathy Breen challenged by former lawmaker 'Bart' Ladd in Senate District 25". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
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