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- ↑ Amy Sara Clark (2009-06-02). "Chiappone, Mainor sweep Assembly primary". The Jersey Journal . Retrieved 2012-01-23.
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- ↑ Tyrrell, Joe (May 26, 2015). "In 31st District, Half-Dozen Democrats Jockey to Stand Out From Crowd". NJ Spotlight. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
No endorsement from the Hudson County Democratic organization for either man. Mainor initially tried to soldier on without it, but dropped out of the race.
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