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- ↑ "State Representative Matthew Willard". house.louisiana.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
- ↑ "Matthew Willard's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
- ↑ "Matthew Willard". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
- ↑ "Q&A with Rep. Matthew Willard: New La. House Democrats leader talks 2024 session". Louisiana Illuminator. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
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