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- ↑ "Legislators Biographical Search". Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- ↑ "Patricia Hymanson Biography". Project Vote Smart . Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- ↑ Sullivan, Shawn. "Rep. Patty Hymanson aims to defend her seat in contested primary, general election". seacoastonline.com. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
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