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- ↑ "A NC Senate Election Checklist". Carolina Journal Online. 2004-10-29. Retrieved 2010-08-16.
- ↑ "Democrats Regain Majority In N.C. House, Strengthen Grip In Senate". WRAL-TV. 2004-11-03. Retrieved 2010-08-16.
