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- ↑ Bailey, Phillip (June 30, 2012). "Shaughnessy Resigns from Kentucky State Senate". WFPL. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ↑ "1981 Primary Election Results". Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ↑ "1988 General Election Results". Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ↑ "1992 General Election Results". Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ↑ "1996 General Election Results". Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ↑ "2000 General Election Results". Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ↑ "2004 Primary Election Results". Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
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- ↑ "2008 General Election Results". Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved November 16, 2021.