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- ↑ Andrews, Caitlin (17 November 2020). "The big changes eyed by 6 Democrats aiming to be Maine's next top election official". Bangor Daily News. Bangor Publishing Company. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ↑ "Gay strategist runs for Maine state house". Washington Blade , June 26, 2019.
- ↑ Phelps, Rob (19 November 2018). "Maine House elects openly gay reps Moonen and Fecteau as its majority and assistant majority leaders". Boston Spirit. Boston Spirit Magazine. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
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- ↑ "Gender-affirming care providers lose proposed protections as Maine lawmakers vote down bill - Maine Beacon". 26 January 2024.
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