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- ↑ Schlinkmann, Mark (Dec 14, 2020). "Departing state Rep. Chris Carter now running for alderman". STLtoday.com. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ↑ "Missouri Election Results – Election Results 2018 – The New York Times". nytimes.com. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
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