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After eight "Rocky" years, where do his would-be successors stand on the issues? How will the capital's next mayor rejuvenate downtown, preserve historic neighborhoods and bolster the city's green campaign? Interest is heightening as the race tightens. The latest Salt Lake Tribune poll (with the numbers shown below) revealed a statistical dead heat among the top three hopefuls. So before Tuesday's primary - when voters will trim the field to two for a fall finale - we give the four main candidates the last word.
Ralph
Becker
26%House minority leader storms from third to first in the final week. Can he keep the big momentum?
Dave
Buhler
25%The city councilman - and only Republican - has been solid. Can he hold on and advance?
Jenny
Wilson
24%Former front-runner slips a bit. Will county councilwoman's work and name recognition be enough?
Keith
Christensen
11%Ex-councilman won cash chase. With 13 percent of voters undecided, could Rocky's guy pull an upset?
