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- ↑ Pickens, Erin (July 25, 2023). "One-on-one: Justis Gibbs, candidate for Mississippi House District 72". WAPT. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Mississippi House primary runoff election results". WAPT. August 30, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Justis Gibbs sworn in to represent District 72". WJTV. December 15, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
