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- ↑ "The Indianapolis Star from Indianapolis, Indiana on November 17, 1998 · Page 1". Newspapers.com. 1998-11-17. Retrieved 2018-11-16.
- ↑ "Our Campaigns - Mayor of Indianapolis Race - Nov 02, 1999".