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- 1 2 "Governor appoints Sarah Warner to Kansas Court of Appeals" (Press release). Office of the Governor. April 30, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ↑ "Gov. Laura Kelly submits new appointee for Kansas Court of Appeals". www.kwch.com. May 14, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ↑ Smith, Sherman (May 28, 2019). "Senate panel recommends confirmation of Sarah Warner for Kansas appeals court". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ↑ "Sarah Warner joins Kansas Court of Appeals". Morning Sun. August 16, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ↑ "Kansas Court of Appeals announces August 8 swearing-in ceremony for Sarah Warner" (Press release). July 31, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
