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- ↑ "Legislative Manual 2021-2022" (PDF). Washington State Legislature.
- ↑ "Canvass of the Returns of the General Election Held on November 3, 2020" (PDF). State of Washington Secretary of State. 1 December 2020.
- ↑ "About Rep. Greg Gilday". Greg Gilday. Retrieved 2021-03-15.
- ↑ "About". Greg Gilday For House Representative. Retrieved 2021-03-15.
