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- ↑ "Republicans confirm hunting guide Mel Gillis to vacant Alaska House seat". Anchorage Daily News. December 2, 2019.
- ↑ Downing, Suzanne (December 3, 2019). "Mel Gillis is the newest representative for District 25". mustreadalaska.com.
