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- ↑ Gargis, Jon (28 December 2018). "Rep.-elect Williams vows to tackle school funding, wants local control on school calendar". Marietta Daily Journal . Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ↑ Gargis, Jon (19 October 2018). "Williams, incumbent Teasley contending for District 37 seat". Marietta Daily Journal . Retrieved 15 January 2019.
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