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- 1 2 Smith, Kate (April 4, 2022). "Bryan Sandlin announces intent to run for House seat in Yakima Valley's District 15". Yakima Herald-Republic . Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ↑ "Bryan Sandlin". House Republican Organizational Committee. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ↑ "House of Representatives: New Members-Elect" (PDF). Washington State Legislature . Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ↑ "Representatives". Washington State Legislature . Retrieved January 11, 2023.
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