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- ↑ "About Senator Rahman". Connecticut Senate Democrats. 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ↑ "Rahman Wins Open Seat In 4th State Senate District". Manchester, CT Patch. 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
- ↑ Inquirer, Joseph Villanova / Journal. "Rahman easily takes 4th Senate seat". Journal Inquirer. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
- ↑ "About Senator Rahman". Connecticut Senate Democrats. 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
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