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- ↑ Brennan, Chris. "Vazquez sworn in for 197th District seat as investigation, lawsuit loom". philly.com.
- ↑ "As the 197th Turns: Decision Day Draws Near For Special Election Chock Full of Residency Hearings, Felonies, Write-In Candidates, Threats, Vandalism and PA Supreme Court Rulings –". Spirit News. 2017-03-15. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
- ↑ "Welcome | Philadelphia Magazine". Phillymag.com. 2017-03-30. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
- ↑ "Honkala will sue to void 197th election, alleging 'massive fraud and misconduct'". PhillyVoice. 2017-03-23. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
- ↑ Brian Hickey (24 March 2017). "Honkala on 197th election drama: 'It's all an inside job'". PhillyVoice. Retrieved 2017-03-25.
- ↑ "Representative Danilo Burgos".