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- ↑ O'Hara, Ashlyn (2022-08-15). "Ruffridge, Babcock lead in early primary results". Peninsula Clarion. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ↑ Downing, Suzanne (2022-04-06). "Sarah Palin gets national endorsements, as Nick Begich keeps racking up local Alaskan endorsements". Must Read Alaska. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
