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- ↑ "JB Akers". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ↑ "Gov. Justice appoints JB Akers to 55th District seat in House of Delegates". governor.wv.gov. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ↑ "James Robert (JB) Akers II Sworn in as Delegate from the 55th District". Wrap Up. 2024-01-09. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
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