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- ↑ Michels, Holly (2018-01-02). "Missoula state senator, criminal justice advocate named deputy director of Corrections Dept". Helena Independent Record. Archived from the original on 2018-01-02. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
- ↑ Friesen, Peter (2018-01-12). "State Sen. Cynthia Wolken officially resigns, starting appointment process". missoulian.com. Archived from the original on 2018-01-13. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
- ↑ Friesen, Peter (2018-02-27). "Missoula County Commissioners appoint Nate McConnell to state Senate seat". missoulian.com. Archived from the original on 2018-02-28. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
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