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- ↑ "NDP MLA defeated in Edmonton-Meadows nomination contest | CBC News".
- ↑ "Geography not an issue, UCP 's Len Rhodes says about Edmonton-Meadows candidacy | CBC News".
- ↑ "Legislative Assembly of Alberta".
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- ↑ "Tim Uppal's request for Edmonton-Mill Woods recount granted by judge". CBC News. 23 October 2015. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- ↑ "Judicial recount results arriving after narrow election wins". CBC News. 30 October 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
- ↑ "October 19, 2015 Election Results — Edmonton Mill Woods (Results as Certified by a Judge)". Elections Canada. 29 October 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ↑ Elections Canada – Final Candidates Election Expenses Limits
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