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References
- ↑ "Representative Cheryl Anne Golek". legislature.maine.gov. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
- ↑ "Cheryl Golek". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
- ↑ "Progressives across Maine step up to run for legislature in pivotal 2022 election - Maine Beacon". mainebeacon.com. 2022-05-16. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
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