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- ↑ Corder, Frank (August 9, 2023). "State, Legislative Primary Election Results: See who won and who came up short". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ↑ "Election Night 2023". DeSoto County News. November 8, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ↑ "Justin Keen announces run for State Representative". DeSoto County News. January 12, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
