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- ↑ "KIM ABBOTT (D)". The Montana Legislature. Archived from the original on February 24, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ↑ Ragar, Shaylee (November 27, 2020). "Montana Democrats Reflect On Big Losses In 2020". Montana Public Radio. Archived from the original on 2021-11-22. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
- ↑ Drake, Phil (March 22, 2021). "Montana Human Rights Network seeks new director". Helena Independent Record. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ↑ Larson, Seaborn (October 4, 2021). "Montana Human Rights Network names new director". Helena Independent Record. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ↑ Dennison, Mike (November 19, 2021). "GOP lawmaker's comment on gays questioned; she says it's out of context". KTVH. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
