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- ↑ "MLA Compensation (unaudited)" (PDF). Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. 14 December 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
- ↑ "Early results: Interior of B.C.". Global News, May 14, 2013.
- ↑ "Linda Larson". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- ↑ "Statement of Votes - 2017 Provincial General Election" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 26 Dec 2018.
- ↑ "Statement of Election Income and Expenses". Elections BC. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ↑ "Statement of Votes - 40th Provincial General Election" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
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