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- 1 2 McElhinny, Brad (September 29, 2021). "New senator is selected to replace departing Unger". West Virginia MetroNews .
- 1 2 Keefer, Emily (October 3, 2021). "Geffert selected to fill vacant 16th District Senate seat". The Journal (West Virginia newspaper) .
- ↑ Rhee, Katie (September 30, 2021). "New WV State Senator appointed to 16th District". WDVM-TV .
- ↑ "Senator Hannah Geffert Says She's Will be on the Ballot in November | Morgan County USA".
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