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- ↑ "Republican wins seat Bendl held". The Lexington Herald-Leader . August 5, 1987. p. B3.
- ↑ "Republicans lose one seat each in state Senate and state House". The Lexington Herald-Leader . November 9, 1988. p. A8.
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