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- ↑ "Bill Haley". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Centennial resident Bill Haley announces run for HD 46 seat". Laramie Boomerang. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- ↑ "2016 General Statewide House Candidates Summary" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
