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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "'Mystery' ballot rejected, key Alaska contest separated by one vote". AOL.com.
- ↑ Downing, Suzanne (21 November 2018). "Breaking: Fairbanks House seat tied, recount next Friday".
- ↑ "Bart LeBon For State House :: Focused on Fairbanks. Focused on our future". bartforfairbanks.com.
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