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- ↑ Johnson, Shea. "Hafen appointed to replace Hof in Nevada Assembly District 36" Las Vegas Review-Journal December 7, 2018
- ↑ "Assemblyman Gregory T. Hafen, II". www.leg.state.nv.us. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ↑ Pahrump Utility Company: About Us
- ↑ Nye, Clark, Lincoln Counties Confirm Gregory Hafen II For Dennis Hof's Seat KTVN-TV December 7, 2018
- ↑ Giwargis, Ramona. "Dead brothel owner Dennis Hof’s replacement chosen for Assembly seat" Las Vegas Review-Journal December 5, 2018
- ↑ "Gregory Hafen" Ballotpedia.org accessed October 1, 2021