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- ↑ McCarthy, Robert J. (October 4, 2022). "Bar Association gives 'not recommended' rating to two GOP-backed Supreme Court candidates". Buffalo News.
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- ↑ "Legislator Joe Lorigo re-elected as Erie County Legislature Minority Leader | Erie County Legislature - Republican Caucus". www2.erie.gov. January 7, 2021.
- ↑ "Race for 5 Supreme Court Seats in Western NY Includes Well-Financed Conservative Candidate Who Wasn't Recommended by Erie County Bar". New York Law Journal.
- ↑ Tan, Sandra (November 9, 2022). "Lorigo and four others declare victory in bid for State Supreme Court seats". Buffalo News.
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- ↑ "Conservatives eye Lorigo's wife for vacancy; GOP may ultimately decide". 29 November 2022.