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- 1 2 "State Rep. Sophie Phillips discusses being Delaware's youngest legislator, plans for freshman term". Delaware First Media. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
- 1 2 "Delawareans elect most diverse General Assembly, including Miss America contestant". WHYY. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
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