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- ↑ Republican women are helping block an abortion ban in South Carolina, WBTW , May 10, 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ↑ The Unexpected Women Blocking South Carolina's Near-Total Abortion Ban, New York Times , Kate Zernike, May 7, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ↑ South Carolina Senate passes abortion ban, setting up Supreme Court showdown, The Hill , Nathaniel Weixel, May 23, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ↑ Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". FOX Carolina. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ↑ LeBlanc, Steve (September 19, 2023). "'Sister senators' who fought abortion ban to receive JFK Profile in Courage award". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ↑ Longtime Sen. Vincent Sheheen loses seat to Penrey Gustafson, WLTX , November 4, 2020. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
