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- ↑ The Associated Press (February 2, 2018). "Alaska Rep. Zach Fansler resigns after accused of hitting woman". cbsnews.com.
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- ↑ "2016 Alaska House of Representatives primary election results" (PDF).
- ↑ "2016 Alaska House of Representatives general election results" (PDF).