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- ↑ Miller, David R. (ed.). "Biographies of New House Members" (PDF). First Reading. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Legislative Research Unit. 18 (2): 6. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
- ↑ Osmond, Joann. "Transcription Debate: 95th General Assembly, 302nd Legislative Day" (PDF). Illinois House of Representatives. p. 10.
- ↑ Veeneman, Drew, ed. (June 1, 2012). "House District 32 Map prepared by the NIU Center for Governmental Studies" (PDF). precinctmaps.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 3, 2012.
- ↑ Miller, David R. (ed.). "Biographies of New House Members" (PDF). First Reading. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Legislative Research Unit. 22 (2): 1. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
