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- ↑ Harry, David (June 12, 2012). "Millett swamps Kaenrath in District 7". The Forecaster . Archived from the original on 22 February 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ↑ Graff, Will (November 8, 2012). "Cape Elizabeth's Millett dominates Maine Senate District 7 race against Wallace of South Portland". The Forecaster . Archived from the original on 22 February 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ↑ "Senator Rebecca Millett Political Summary - Project Vote Smart". Project Vote Smart . Retrieved 20 November 2012.
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