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- ↑ Milian, Jorge (20 October 2022). "Public education among issues dividing candidates seeking new Florida House District 93 seat". The Palm Beach Post .
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- ↑ Geggis, Anne (November 9, 2022). "Katherine Waldron holds off Republican, Hillary Cassel cruises to win in open South Florida House races". Florida Politics. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
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