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- ↑ Katz, Celeste. "Gov. Cuomo: Schenectady's Brian Stratton For Canal Corp.; Broome's Barbara Fiala For DMV" . Retrieved 6 August 2015.
- 1 2 Hamilton, Matthew (November 3, 2015). "Fred Akshar cruises to victory over Barbara Fiala in 52nd Senate District". Times-Union. Albany, NY.
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- ↑ "2004 Broome County Election Results" (PDF).
- ↑ "2008 Broome County Election Results" (PDF).
