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- ↑ Russell, Eric (February 14, 2012). "Democrat wins Lincoln County Senate seat". Bangor Daily News . Retrieved 22 December 2013.
- ↑ Russell, Eric (November 10, 2018). "Maine Senate Democrats and Republicans choose new leaders". Portland Press Herald . Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- ↑ "Chloe Maxmin".
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