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- ↑ Karlin, Sam (2020-12-23). "Louisiana Speaker Taps Rep. John Stefanski as New Head of Influential Redistricting Committee". The Advocate. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
- ↑ Hilburn, Greg. "Acadiana state Rep. John Stefanski lays groundwork for attorney general's race in 2023". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
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- ↑ Ballard, Mark (2020-07-16). "John Bel Edwards signs the tort reform bill". The Advocate. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ↑ Dean, Jasmine (2023-04-07). "State Representative files legislation to require minimum bail of $100K for violent crimes". KLFY.com. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ↑ Noakes, Alena (2023-03-24). "'Fresh Vision:' Crowley-based state rep. sets sights on Attorney General's race". KALB.com. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ↑ "Unofficial Results for Election Date: 10/14/2023 Attorney General".