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- 1 2 3 Medium, Seattle (2018-04-19). "Federal Way Councilman Proves You're Never Too Young To Make A Difference". The Seattle Medium. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
- ↑ "Jesse Johnson Appointed as New 30th Legislative District Representative". Auburn Examiner. 2020-01-14. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
- ↑ "Washington Secretary of State, 2020 General Election Results - Legislative District 30". vote.wa.gov. November 3, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ↑ "WA state Sen. Tim Sheldon, Rep. Jesse Johnson won't return to Legislature". Seattle Times. March 10, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
- ↑ "Washington Secretary of State, 2020 General Election Results - Legislative District 30". vote.wa.gov. November 3, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
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