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- ↑ Taylor, Stephanie (July 19, 2017). "Chris McCool announces candidacy for appeals court". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
- ↑ Taylor, Stephanie (November 10, 2018). "Longtime DA McCool becomes judge, swears in his successor". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ↑ Cason, Mike (January 18, 2023). "Republican Criminal Appeals Judge Chris McCool announces run for Alabama Supreme Court". al. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- 1 2 "Unofficial Election Night Results". Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
