A straw poll conducted by the Intermountain Jewish News at the conclusion of its Mayoral Forum, Thursday, March 31, at Temple Emanuel revealed a close race if it were to be determined by those attending the forum.
The unscientific exit poll showed Carol Boigon and Theresa Spahn tied for the top position with Doug Linkhart following closely at their heels.
Third place went to Chris Romer, followed by Michael Hancock, then James Mejia.
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The contest was so close that no more than 7.54% separated Hancock from frontrunners Boigon and Spahn.
The IJN began holding mayoral forums with 1983 race between Federico Peña and the late Dale Tooley, and has conducted straw polls following each forum.
In the past, the winners of the IJN straw polls ultimately were elected mayor.
With a tie for first place this year, that trend has evidently come to an end.
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