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- ↑ "Grier Hopkins". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- 1 2 Bengel, Alex (2022-08-03). "Frank Tomaszewski runs for Alaska House District 34". Newscenter Fairbanks. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ↑ Lehman, Haley (2023-01-09). "From syrup maker to statesman, freshman legislator Frank Tomaszewski says he's ready for Juneau". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ↑ "RCV Detailed Report | General Election | State of Alaska | House District 34" (PDF). Alaska Division of Elections. November 8, 2022. Retrieved February 6, 2023.