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- ↑ Ballotpedia. "Kevin Brown (Connecticut)". Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ↑ Bedner, Eric. "Brown Beats Tedford in Easy Fight for 56th Seat". journalinquirer.com. Journal-Inquirer. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
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