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- ↑ Downs, John Sr. (August 21, 2013). "John Cosgrove: Chesapeake's New State Senator". The Citizen of Chesapeake. Archived from the original on August 22, 2013. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- ↑ Sheler, Jeff (August 7, 2013). "Cosgrove wins special election to fill Va. senate seat". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Virginia House of Delegates; Session 2013; Cosgrove, John A." Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
- ↑ "State Chairs - American Legislative Exchange Council".
- ↑ "Virginia Citizens Defense League Names 2017's Most Pro Gun Politicians". April 10, 2017.
- ↑ "Virginia lawmaker left handgun unattended in General Assembly meeting room".
- ↑ "Youngkin appoints Byron, Roth to workforce posts". Richmond Times-Dispatch. September 30, 2023. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
