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- ↑ Quann, Peg (February 28, 2020). "Bensalem rally to be held for 18th district candidate KC Tomlinson". The Times. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- ↑ Wandling, Pat (April 6, 2020). "Speak MY Piece: K.C. Tomlinson Sworn In". WBCB News. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
- ↑ "Pennsylvania Elections - County Results" . Retrieved January 24, 2021.
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