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- ↑ Amy, Jeff (July 11, 2023). "Georgia Democrat Mesha Mainor, at odds with her party, switches to Republicans". AP News.
- ↑ Murphy, Patricia; Bluestein, Greg; Mitchell, Tia. "The Jolt: Democrats threaten primary against centrist Atlanta lawmaker". Political Insider (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ↑ Baruchman, Michelle (November 6, 2024). "Republicans hold on to most of the competitive seats in Georgia Legislature". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution .
