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- 1 2 "Zach Fansler Resigns". Juneau Empire. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ Demer, Lisa; Hollander, Zaz (August 17, 2016). "Seven incumbents out of Legislature after low-turnout primary". Anchorage Daily News . Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ↑ Trudeau, Christine (December 28, 2017). "Chefornak Gets A Visit From Rep. Zach Fansler Looking At Climate Impacts To Coastal Villages". KYUK-TV . Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- 1 2 Brooks, James (January 25, 2018). "Beaten by a legislator: Juneau woman accuses lawmaker of violent attack". Juneau Empire . Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ↑ The Associated Press (February 2, 2018). "Alaska Rep. Zach Fansler resigns after accused of hitting woman". cbsnews.com.
- ↑ Kitchenman, Andrew (June 21, 2018). "Fansler sentenced to year of probation, alcohol treatment and community service". KTOO-TV . Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ↑ "2016 Alaska House of Representatives primary election results" (PDF).
- ↑ "2016 Alaska House of Representatives general election results" (PDF).