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References
- 1 2 "Official General Election Results Certified on November 11, 2022". Northern Mariana Islands Election Commission. November 11, 2022. Archived from the original on December 27, 2022. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- 1 2 Press Release (September 24, 2021). "CEC certifies Magofna as NMI Democratic Party's candidate". Saipan Tribune . Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ↑ Wesel, Marilyn (October 18, 2021). "Magofna Wins Northern Mariana Islands Special Election". State & Federal Communications. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ↑ De La Torre, Ferdie (July 6, 2022). "5 vie for 2 Saipan Senate posts". Saipan Tribune . Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ↑ De La Torre, Ferdie (January 9, 2023). "Palacios-Apatang installed today". Saipan Tribune . Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ↑ Limol, K-Andrea Evarose (January 11, 2023). "Senate leadership names new committee chairs". Marianas Variety . Retrieved February 3, 2023.
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