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- ↑ Hopes, Vikki (October 19, 2024). "Abbotsford West: Conservative Korky Neufeld wins seat". The Abbotsford News. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ↑ Hopes, Vikki (October 19, 2024). "Abbotsford West: Conservative Korky Neufeld wins seat". Langley Advance Times. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ↑ "2024 Election Candidate List". Elections BC. September 28, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
