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- ↑ O'Connor, John (November 21, 2024). "Gumataotao clinches senatorial seat in official tally". The Guam Daily Post . Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ↑ O'Connor, John (November 21, 2024). "Election commission certifies results, addresses complaints". The Guam Daily Post . Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ↑ "Guam Election Commission - 2024 general election official results summary". The Guam Daily Post . November 21, 2024. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
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