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- 1 2 3 4 Stern, Henry (November 12, 2001). "Republicans seek seats in three house districts". The Oregonian. p. C2.
- ↑ Stern, Henry (April 2, 2002). "House 30 candidates vary in experiences". The Oregonian. p. C2.
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- ↑ Lednicer, Lisa Grace (May 31, 2002). "Conservative candidates pose questions for party". The Oregonian. p. E1.
- 1 2 Gunderson, Laura (November 1, 2002). "Campaign complaint dismissed". The Oregonian. p. C1.
- ↑ "Official Results: November 5, 2002, General Election". Elections Division. Oregon Secretary of State . Retrieved 23 January 2013.
- 1 2 Esteve, Harry (May 12, 2003). "Inside the Capitol snappy or silly, first-timer gets second looks". The Oregonian. p. D1.
- 1 2 3 4 Colby, Richard (October 19, 2004). "Candidates in Hillsboro-area district present widely divergen views". The Oregonian. p. B3.
- ↑ Barnett, Erin Hoover; Janie Har (June 18, 2003). "Political Notebook – Kitts in diversion program after drunken driving arrest". The Oregonian. p. D5.
- ↑ Mapes, Jeff (February 18, 2005). "Democrats lodge ethics complaint against Kitts". The Oregonian. p. A11.
- ↑ Hogan, Dave (February 20, 2005). "Political Notebook: Complaint by Democrat gets nowhere with panel". The Oregonian. p. B2.
- 1 2 Hogan, Dave (January 26, 2006). "Kitts plans challenge to David Wu in Congress". The Oregonian. p. D1.
- ↑ Kosseff, Jeff (September 1, 2006). "Wu proves to be a wild card in Congress". The Oregonian. p. A1.
- ↑ Gorman, Kathleen (October 21, 2006). "Experts say Wu's top rival outmatched". The Oregonian. p. E1.
- 1 2 Hogan, Dave; Janie Har (September 27, 2006). "Legislators never reported Maui trip on group's dime". The Oregonian. p. A1.
- 1 2 Hogan, Dave (November 18, 2006). "Legislators' trips trigger inquiry". The Oregonian. p. D1.
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- ↑ Suh, Elizabeth (October 5, 2007). "Ex-councilor enters Hillsboro mayor race". The Oregonian. p. B3.
- ↑ "Official Result" (PDF). November 2008. Washington County.