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- ↑ Project Vote Smart
- ↑ Guglielmo, Jennifer; Salerno, Salvatore (2012). Are Italians White?: How Race is Made in America. Routledge. ISBN 978-1136062421.
- 1 2 Kopp, John (February 21, 2014). "La Salle professor to take on Meehan; Brady gains backing". Delaware County Daily Times . Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- ↑ "Pennsylvania 2014 General Election - November 4, 2014 Official Results". Pennsylvania Secretary of State. November 4, 2014. Archived from the original on February 15, 2015. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 Logue, Tim (April 18, 2015). "Balchunis launches second bid for Congress in 7th District". Delaware County Daily Times . Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- ↑ "Unofficial 2016 Presidential Primary Election Results". Pennsylvania Secretary of State. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- ↑ "Pennsylvania U.S. House 7th District Results: Patrick Meehan Wins". The New York Times. November 15, 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
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