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- 1 2 Ritter, Sarah (August 3, 2022). "Kansas Rep. Aaron Coleman, with history of abuse, loses seat in Democratic primary". The Kansas City Star .
- ↑ Ujiyediin, Nomin (28 October 2022). "In the wake of a scandal-plagued lawmaker, Wyandotte County will choose between two newcomers". KCUR. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ↑ "About". Oropeza for Kansas. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ↑ "Board Members". Kansas State Board of Nursing. Archived from the original on 15 March 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.