Clean air activist takes big lead in Salt Lake mayor race

摘要

A Salt Lake City councilwoman who rose to prominence fighting pollution appeared headed to victory yesterdayin the mayoral race against a state lawmaker aiming to become the capital's first Latina leader.Democrat Erin Mendenhall spoke to supporters with totals showing her winning 59% of the votes cast, with moreballots to be tallied. It is the city's first all-female race, which shows young women what's possible, she said."Girls, come and get this. It is yours," said Mendenhall.Democratic state Sen. Luz Escamilla, meanwhile, said her run so far has raised the profile for women of color inthe conservative state.