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- ↑ Brian M. Rosenthal (2013-11-07). "Democrats lose state Senate seat as Schlicher concedes". Seattle Times. Retrieved 2013-11-15.
- ↑ "2013 election results". Washington Secretary of State. 2013-11-06. Archived from the original on 2013-11-09. Retrieved 2013-11-06.
- ↑ Steven Gardner (2013-11-07). "Schlicher concedes state Senate election to Angel". Kitsap Sun. Retrieved 2013-11-15.
- ↑ "Angel's swearing in is scheduled for December 17". Kitsap Sun. 2013-12-05. Retrieved 2013-12-19.
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