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- ↑ "Representative Keri K. Weems". Sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved 2024-12-24.
- ↑ "Gov. Rounds appoints District 11 House seat". News.sd.gov. 2003-01-14. Retrieved 2024-12-24.
- ↑ "Here's who won legislative races in and around Minnehaha County". Argusleader.com. 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2024-12-24.