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Former judge Hilder enters politics in Summit county

Election • He beat David Brickey, who had previously run unopposed.

(POOL PHOTO) Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune.f Judge Robert Hilder imposed 250 hours of community service to Teresa Bassett on Monday June 6, 2011

Park City • As the election results trickled in on Nov. 4, the Summit County attorney's campaign remained close.

Democratic challenger Robert Hilder, a former state court judge, took the lead against incumbent Republican County Attorney David Brickey and never lost the advantage.

Originally from Sydney, Australia, Hilder said he will bring a holistic approach to the county attorney's office, so it's "not just one attorney working alone."

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Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune Judge Robert Hilder, right, says goodbye to friends and legal staff during a farewell party in his courtroom at the Matheson Courthouse Friday July 29. Hilder is retiring after 17 years on the bench.

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