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- ↑ 1987–1988 Michigan Manual: Michael D. Hayes
- ↑ Michigan Department of Transportation: Commissioner Michael D. Hayes
- ↑ Great Lakes Loons: Michael D. Hayes
- ↑ The Political Graveyard: Hayes, Michael D.