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- ↑ "Bio for Christopher P. Stolle". Dela.state.va.us. 1958-04-01. Archived from the original on 2012-05-25. Retrieved 2010-02-09.
- ↑ "2009 Virginia Election Results: House of Delegates - 83rd District | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com". HamptonRoads.com. 2010-01-29. Retrieved 2010-02-09.
