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- ↑ Staver, Anna. "Latyna Humphrey chosen to represent Columbus-area district in Ohio House". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ↑ Clay, Jarrod (2021-10-13). "Latyna Humphrey sworn in to represent Ohio's 26th House District". WSYX. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
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