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- ↑ "Deskins survives primary challenge". The Lexington Herald-Leader . May 28, 1986. p. A13.
Former Rep. Albert Robinson defeated incumbent Tom Jensen.
- ↑ "2 friends split over 21st district senate bid". The Lexington Herald-Leader . May 18, 1988. p. B1.
- ↑ "Republicans aiming for control of state senate". The Lexington Herald-Leader . January 31, 1996. p. B1.
Fourteen incumbents aren't seeking re-election in the House, including former Minority Leader Tom Jensen...
- ↑ "Most incumbents prevail, but some upsets occur". The Lexington Herald-Leader . May 19, 2004. p. A12.
- ↑ "Judiciary chairman exits re-election race". The Lexington Herald-Leader . August 8, 2012. p. A3.
- ↑ Johnson, Nita (March 23, 2016). "Evans appointed circuit judge for Laurel and Knox". The Sentinel Echo. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
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