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- ↑ "Ramaley, Sean M." (PDF). Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
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- ↑ Penn State Beaver: Advisory Board 2008-2009
- ↑ Allegheny College: Alumni
- ↑ Commonwealth of PA – Elections Information
- 1 2 Veon, Ramaley charged in bonus scandal - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
- ↑ Commonwealth of PA – Elections Information
- ↑ Commonwealth of PA – Elections Information
- ↑ "2008 Primary Election Results". Pennsylvania Department of State. April 22, 2008. Retrieved August 3, 2008.
- 1 2 Bill Toland and Tom Barnes (August 1, 2008). "Ramaley quits Senate race amid charges". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved August 3, 2008.
- 1 2 Tracie Mauriello, Jury acquits Ramaley in corruption trial, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (December 10, 2009).