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- ↑ Cousins, Christopher (2013-12-03). "Thibodeau considering run for 2nd Congressional District seat". Bangordailynews.com. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
- ↑ Moretto, Mario (2014-11-07). "Republican lawmakers pick Thibodeau for Senate president, restore Fredette as House leader". Bangordailynews.com. Retrieved 2014-11-07.
- ↑ "Maine Democrats, GOP pick new Senate leaders". Argus-Press . November 15, 2016. Retrieved December 10, 2016.
- ↑ "Maine Senate President Mike Thibodeau jumps into 2018 race for governor". Bangordailynews.com . October 17, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ↑ Shepherd, Michael. "Maine Senate President Mike Thibodeau quits GOP race to succeed LePage". Bangor Daily News. Archived from the original on 15 November 2018. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
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