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- 1 2 "Democrats Present Their Priorities for the 92nd Arkansas General Assembly". 16 January 2019.
- ↑ "Democrats Make a Splash on First Two Days of the General Session". 16 January 2019.
- ↑ "Jay Richardson - Arkansas House of Representatives".
- 1 2 3 "Arkansas Democrats outline legislative priorities, draw differences with Governor's plan". 15 January 2019.
- ↑ "Legislators List - Arkansas State Legislature".
- ↑ "Arkansas Election Results - Election Results 2018 - The New York Times". The New York Times. 6 November 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- ↑ "Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2020".
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