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- ↑ Morris has firm grip on 140th District
- ↑ CBIA
- ↑ "Morris won't seek re-election". 23 May 2018.
- ↑ Bruce Morris Wins Re-Election In Norwalk's 140th House District
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 House Democrats of Connecticut - Biography Archived July 21, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Morris Victorious in 140th District Primary
