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Show Farnsworth announces candidacy State Rep. Lee W. Farnsworth R-Provo, R-Provo, announced his candidacy for the new 3th Congressional Dictrict last Tuesday at the Uintah County Courthouse. Cour-thouse. Farnsworth first announced he was in the running for the congressional . seat at the State Capitol Feb. 8. He is repeating the announcement in 14 cities in 11 of the 12 counties comprising the District.- He said he wanted to announce first in the Capitol, even though it is not in the district, because it is where he worked as a state legislator for the past 8 years, and learned the "trade." "I seek this office for the same reason I have successfully sought office both to a school board and the state legislature. I sincerely care for the communities, the state, and the nation where our families live." The candidate said he thinks it r- cost about $340,000 to win the el Farnsworth, 49, is a Brigham Yo. University professor of GovernneJ and Asian affairs. He is current majority whip in the Utah House of Representatives. He and his wife ha 10 children. |