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- ↑ "Our Campaigns - Hudson County Freeholder 7 Race - Nov 04, 2014".
- ↑ Torres, Augustin (May 14, 2011). "Roque is out conferring, Vega is mostly out of sight: Political Insider". The Jersey Journal. Retrieved May 17, 2011.
- ↑ Chen, David W. "Voters Send Mixed Signals to Democratic Organization in New Jersey Primaries", The New York Times , June 6, 2007. Accessed April 11, 2008. "In the 33rd District, Mr. Stack, who is also the mayor of Union City, defeated Mr. Vega, who is also the mayor of West New York. Mr. Stack’s running mates for the Assembly — Ruben J. Ramos Jr. and Caridad Rodriguez — also won easily."
- 1 2 3 Assemblywoman Rodriguez's legislative web page, New Jersey Legislature.