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- ↑ "Maine House of Representatives: Roger Jason Fuller". legislature.maine.gov. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ↑ "Rep. Fuller". legislature.maine.gov. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ↑ "Lewiston Rep. Roger Fuller won't run for re-election; Craven, Reeder seek seat - Lewiston Sun Journal". 30 January 2018.
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