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Show Wednesday, November 3. 2Q04 DAILY HERALD PagtlO 1 UNOPPOSED UTAH RACH3 r UTAH - Utah House District 27 John Dougall Party: Republican ' A District57 Craig A. Frank Party: Republican District 60 . Bradley M. Daw m mMnHmMii urn Party: Republican District 62 Jeff Alexander Party: Republican District 63 Steve Clark Party: Republican I District 65 Aaron Tihon Party: Republican o District 66 MikeMorley Party: Republican fti I ' JEREMY HARMONDaily Herald An official vote Utah Gov. Olene Walker examines her ballot as she waits in line to vote at Beacon Heights Elementary School BOARD OF ED. UTAH SENATE Madsen likely to win Senate District 13 1 As of midnight. Republican candidate Mark Benson Madsen was leading the race for Utah Senate District Valentine on track to return to Senate Guff leading in race against incumbent As of midnight, Republican state Sen. John Valentine was leading Democrat Carilee Harper for State Senate District 14. "I'm really glad the voters sent me back," Valentine said. State Senate District 14 encompasses American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Cedar Hills and Lindon, as well as parts of Orem. Valentine's victory would mark his second Senate victory. He was elected to the state House of Representatives in 1988 and was appointed to the state Senate in 1998. lie was first elected to the Senate four years ago. ' Valentine has said that if he were elected, he would want to focus on education, transportation and quality of life for Utah residents. Valentine said he was excited to finalize the things he started, including issues pertaining to transportation, Utah Valley State College and public Early Tuesday night, Mark Cluff, 49, and his famih frnm AlninA rolp- brated a possible victory for the State Board of Edu- c011 sea that covers part of Wasatch Cnunrv and Utah County from Alpine to north Orem. "We celebrated that either I would win or it would just be over," he said. "It has been a good run, and we have enjoyed it." Cluff said he realized votes for write-i- n candidate and incumbent Mike Anderson had still not been reported at 12:30 a.m., when he was ahead in the race. "I am concerned that they have not listed any votes for Mike yet," Cluff said. "Though he is a write in, he still has done ' pen," he said. "It is agreat experience to be given a trust like this," he said. "I hope people will keep me in their prayers and make themselves available to me to share their insights with me." Madsen, reached by cell phone, said he was in Florida on Tuesday night, working for the Bush campaign. Mark Benson Madsen Republican Gene Bradford (D) 24 ,'j Bryan Livingston (Lj 4"Steve Hemingway (C) 22 ol 59 precincts reporting With "I'm sorry that I have to be apart from my family and the good folks who supported me, but when the call came to help the president in Florida, I really couldn't refuse," he said. "The events in Utah are important and the people in the district are important, but the presidential race is overwhelmingly important, and I felt a duty to answer the call." Madsen said he believes in limiting government and maximizing individual liberties and accountability. Three issues that he'd like to influence are: transportation, economic development and education. " 24 Carilee C Harper (D) Wim 18 of 49 precincts reporting agreat ' ' , Justin Hill, Daily Herald SR.' A!. Mark Cluff 38DavidJ.AdamJc job." With 53 of 1 15 precincts reporting Cluff ran against Anderson and David Adamic, 38, from Cedar Hills. "I have been blessed greatly, and now I two-part- have the opportunity to give of my time and talents," Guff said. "Education has always meant a lot to me, and I hope to be able to serve the children of our state." He said his first order of business if his victory is confirmed will be to make sure education funds are used wisely and that the districts have enough money. "I think we can be more creative with the way we use our funds before we start raising taxes around here," Cluff said. "But at the same time I want to work with the Legislature to make sure we get what we need to teach children in Utah." Jill Fellow, Daily Herald Dmitrich leads race with many votes left Hum Bramble caught public attention two years ago, when he actively campaigned against an initiative that would have blocked certain kinds of nuclear waste, but he said he has helped increase waste taxes since then. As of midnight Tuesday, Democratic incumbent Mike Dmitrich was leading in ine race ror man senaie pu District27. ? Dmitrich, who could not mml I1 1 ,1, w be reached for comment late Tuesday, had been challenged by Republican candidate Phillip O. Peay and Constitutionalist William P. Sharp. In an earlier his interview he said that if focus would be "rural issues, natural resources, multiple use of public lands, energy production and water." The state must open public lands to mining, and oil and gas production, he said. "I think as long as it is environmentally sound, these companies ought to be red able to explore for sources," he said. Dmitrich said he also would work to maintain balance between grazing permits and the rights of sport hunters on public lands, and work to keep local water from falling into federal control. "These are all federal issues, but the battle has to be led by the state to make sure we don't get lost in the federal bu reaucracy," he said. The state's transportation fund must be maintained, he said. "If the needs are there, we will probably have to increase gas taxes, but I'm not supporting that until I'm ensured that the Centennial Highway Fund will get its share of the funds," he said. David Randall, Daily Herald Caleb Warnock, Daily Herald From evening tallies, it appears incumbent Curt Bramble, 50, will be heading back to the Legislature in January to represent the Utah Senate District 16 in I a"" - It Provo. ing. Republican Harper said she ran because she bey lieves in a system and the Republicans have a monopoly. Valentine, who is the majority whip, is also running in an election next week. He is a candidate to be president of the Senate, which he said assists Utah County in having its issues heard. "The first step was to win Valentine said. Bramble retains Provo Senate seat "I'm just grateful for the support of the citizens of Provo and that they're willing to hire me for four more years," he said. The Republican said he plans to spend the next four years doing much of the same kinds of things he has done since elected in 2000, including what he says is easing the interaction between citizens and government. Bramble, who rides motorcycles and owns two hot-ai- r balloons, has helped pass laws that made registration and taxes for cars less complex, forced bond elections during times when more people are voting, and allowed more leeway for disputing tax assessments. He said he expects transportation and education to be the key issues in the upcoming legislative session and that he hopes to secure funding for Utah County roads and freedom for school districts and parents in education decision mak- John L Valentine ' schools. Caleb Warnock, Daily Herald I 1 flil 13. Madsen had been challenged by Libertarian candidate Bryan Livingston, Democratic candidate Gene Bradford, and Constitution Party candidate Steve Hemingway. "If it happens, if the results bear out, I'm very grateful to the people who committed time and energy to make it hap- in Salt Lake City. 73 Curt Bramble Republican ni 3 D Posorio (D) Brady Fadtrell (L) With 30 of 46 .! precincts reporting ' much-neede- ( 2 ' Mike Dmitrich Democrat 36PhillipO.Peay(R 3 William P. Sharp (Q With 7S of 83 precincts reporting Young analyst looks good for board seat Thomas Gregory is looking forward to being one of the youngest members of the Utah State Board of Education to represent District 13 for Provo and Orem. At 1 a.m. Wednesday, he was leading in the race. Gregory, 26, a business analyst from south Orem, ran against Brian Woodf ield, a chemistry professor and classroom technology advocate at Brigham Young University. "I like Brian a lot from the conversations we have had," Gregory said. "We feel the same about a lot of things. As a member of the school board I am excited now to look at a handful of problems and issues and find many possible solutions." He said the first problems he will look at are the influx of new students in Utah schools and the shortage of teachers. Gregory said he ran for the state school board because he will have children in the public school system soon, and he wants to take an early, active role in their education. H Jill Fellow, Daily Herald 54.-Thomas A Gregory 46 Irian F.WoodfleW With 53 of 95 preqncts reporting |