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- ↑ Yeomans, Curt (2021-06-26). "Derrick McCollum running for GOP nomination in open House District 103 race". Gwinnett Daily Post . Retrieved 2024-02-23.
- ↑ Lee, Maggie (10 October 2022). "Derrick McCollum". Atlanta Civic Circle. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ↑ "Who's running for state House seat District 30? Get to know these two candidates". Yahoo News. 7 October 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
