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- ↑ Buczek, Karolina (June 8, 2023). "Greg Elkins sworn into Kentucky Senate after winning special election". LEX 18 News. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ↑ "Kentucky's 28th District elects new state senator". wkyt.com. May 16, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- ↑ "Greg Elkins". www.elkinsforstatesenate.com. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
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