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- ↑ Rogers, Brian; Roma Khanna (November 5, 2008). "Lykos wins Harris DA as Bradford's early lead vanishes". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved November 8, 2008.
- ↑ "Lykos Wins DA Run-Off Election". FOX News Houston. April 9, 2008. Retrieved November 8, 2008.