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- ↑ Warren, Bob (2023-10-14). "Slidell Republican Berault prevails in race for Louisiana House District 76 seat" . Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ↑ "Legislative Race Results - October 14, 2023". Louisiana Secretary of State.
