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- ↑ Lange, Kaitlin. "Spartz, Hale claim victory in Indiana 5th District". The Indianapolis Star.
- ↑ Tuohy, John (October 16, 2022). "Hamilton East library board choice sparks furor: Critics question process, say conservative pastor will try to ban books". Indianapolis Star.
- ↑ Appleton, Rory (May 7, 2023). "Kids' books under fire at Noblesville library". The Indianapolis Star.
- ↑ Gaines, Lee V. (August 24, 2023). "After criticism from John Green, HEPL library pauses policy to review, reshelve teen books". WFYI Indianapolis.
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- ↑ Smith, Brandon (June 15, 2024). "Pastor Micah Beckwith is Indiana GOP nominee for lieutenant governor, beating Mike Braun's pick". WFYI Public Media.
- ↑ Forrest, Jack (November 5, 2024). "Mike Braun wins Indiana governor race, Micah Beckwith to be lieutenant governor". Indiana Daily Student . Retrieved November 19, 2024.
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