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- ↑ Tony Thornton and Michael McNutt, State auditor McMahan and wife indicted, The Oklahoman (January 18, 2008).
- ↑ Convicted state auditor resigns, Associated Press (June 17, 2008).
- ↑ Former state auditor Jeff McMahan, wife begin prison time, Associated Press (March 28, 2009).
- ↑ Former Oklahoma auditor, Jeff McMahan, released from federal custody, Associated Press (April 22, 2016).
- ↑ General Election November 7, 2006, Oklahoma State Election Board.
- ↑ General Election November 5, 2002, Oklahoma State Election Board.
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