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- ↑ "Georgia State Senator Ronnie Chance (Republican - 16)". Senate.ga.gov. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
- ↑ "Majority Leader Ronnie Chance leaving state Senate". Ajc.com. 2014-02-19. Retrieved 2019-04-17.