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- ↑ "Lieutenant governor stresses values to boys' state delegates". The Lexington Herald-Leader . June 7, 1989. p. B2.
Patti Weaver was sworn into office yesterday as a state senator, replacing her late husband ... She was unopposed in a special election May 23.
- ↑ "4 tax supporters lose senate seats". The Lexington Herald-Leader . November 7, 1990. p. A5.
... Democrat Patti Weaver, who did not seek re-election.
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