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- 1 2 Solomon, Kiarra (January 9, 2016). "Montgomery County District Judge, Greg Scott, Makes History". The Philadelphia Sunday Sun.
- 1 2 3 Hessler, Carl (February 22, 2022). "Former Norristown district court judge seeks new state House seat". The Mercury .
- ↑ "Greg Scott". Pennsylvania House of Representatives . Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- 1 2 "Rep. Greg Scott's Biography". Pennsylvania House Democrats. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ↑ Ravina, Rachel (November 8, 2022). "Election results: Scott wins in new state House district in Montgomery County". The Reporter.
