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- ↑ "Hvem er valgt? Se valgte kandidater og personlige stemmer | DR". www.dr.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 2023-06-16.
- ↑ "Kris Jensen Skriver - Kandidat for Socialdemokratiet i Sydjyllands Storkreds". www.tv2ostjylland.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 2023-06-16.
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