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- 1 2 Chrisman, Spencer (March 17, 2023). "Republicans gain supermajority in La. House after longtime Democrat switches parties". WAFB. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- 1 2 3 Bridges, Tyler (May 21, 2022). "He likes people, especially governors: Francis Thompson to be longest-serving legislator". The Advocate. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ↑ "Francis C. Thompson". Louisiana Political Museum. February 5, 2021. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ↑ Hilburn, Greg (June 5, 2022). "Former Louisiana Congressman John Cooksey dies". www.thenewsstar.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ↑ "Republicans gain supermajority in Louisiana House". AP NEWS. March 17, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ↑ Karlin, Sam (April 10, 2023). "Another Louisiana House Democrat has switched parties to Republican". The Advocate. Retrieved April 26, 2023.