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- ↑ "Democrats blame losing majority on 'long coattails' of Trump landslide in state". The Lexington Herald-Leader . November 10, 2016. p. 1A.
- ↑ "Number of state House Democrats not seeking re-election grows to 8". The Lexington Herald-Leader . January 9, 2018. p. 3A.
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