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- ↑ "Vernon Candidate Profile 2019: Claire Janowski For Mayor". Vernon, CT Patch. 2019-10-22. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
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- ↑ Bedner, Eric (25 April 2016). "Rep. Claire Janowski says she won't seek re-election". Journal Inquirer. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
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