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THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS Wednesday, November 4, 1993 A-18 Republicans are holding on in Senate 'Junior political candidates'1 make good show in classes 0 In half of 12 races, GOP candidates look to win; Democrat leads in Lake County district. represented by Democrat Michael E. Gery for 24 years. Former Lafayette Mayor James F. Riehle, a Democrat lost to Lafayette City Council President Ron Alting, a Republican.

With all of the votes counted late Tuesday, Airing had 55 percent of the vote. Alldredge thinks the race came down to two issues: Riehle had "worn out his welcome," he said, and presided over property tax rate hikes while he was mayor. District 39 In District 39 which includes parts of Clay, Greene, Knox, Monroe, Owen, Sullivan and Vigo counties incumbent Republican John Waterman was leading Democrat Rodney Hasler with 55 percent of the vote. District 1 In District 1, which includes Lake County, the rematch between GOP incumbent Sandra Dempsey and Democrat Frank Mrvan Jr. looked like a possible victory for Democrats.

Mrvan had 51 percent of the vote. Dempsey narrowly defeated Mrvan in 1994. would be that people approve of the job IVe done." Town send said: Tm sure it was character building, in a way. But I don't think that part of my character needed work." Still, "We ran a good campaign. Tm happy with the effort" District 19 includes parts of Adams, Allen, Blackford, Delaware, Grant, Jay, Madison and Wells counties.

Money was an issue in the race. Although the final numbers aren't in yet, Townsend estimated Tuesday that he spent more than $200,000 on the campaign. Ford is believed to have spent about $250,000. Both men defended their fund-raising efforts. Townsend said he had to keep up financially to stay in the race with an incumbent "It allows you to play," he said.

"If you don't have the money, it's an uneven field." "It's too much," Ford said. "On the other hand, I don't know how to avoid it." District 22 Another key race was in District 22, the Lafayette-centered district One possible explanation was the charisma of the student who portrayed Sink-Burris in room-to-room campaigning there. It happened in the secretary bf state's race, too. Sure, the Republican incum bent Sue Anne Gilroy, got 41.5 percent statewide, and Dern ocratic challenger Cheryl L. Little received 33.3 percent But Libeif tarian Stephen W.

Dillon was a strong third with 24.6 percent 'l Why? "Dillon has been a popular name," said Karen Sprunger Of the corporate and community afi fairs department for Indianapolis Newspapers where vote from the morning balloting were counted. L' For state treasurer, Republican Tim Berry received 45.2 percent; Democrat Cleo Washington got 36.8 percent and Libertarian Leo-na McPherson got 18 percent This was the third such grassroots educational effort Teachers wrote a cuniculurri guide, and students were encouraged to talk about the issues and process with their parents. By Howard M. Smulevitz STAFF WRITER There were no upsets, but about 25,000 students in schools around Indiana did prove just how personal and local politics really can be. Like the adults, participants in the Indiana Kids Election on Tuesday handed Democrat Evan Bayh an easy victory over Fort Wayne Mayor Paul Helmke in the U.S.

Senate race. Bayh got 50.7 percent of the votes from students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Republican Helmke received 30.6 percent, and libertarian Rebecca Sink-Burris got 18.4 percent. Students at each school represented the candidates and went room to room to persuade schoolmates to vote for them. At Tech High School, Bayh got 563 to 74 for Helmke and 34 for Sink-Burris.

But here's the personal part: At Indianapolis Public School 67, Sink-Burris came out ahead 234 votes to 171 each for Bayh and Helmke. Campaign Committee. "All things considered, we think that's a solid year." Joe Andrew, chairman of the state Democrats, said not losing any seats "was a big victory for us." "Our priority was always the House, because that will help promote Gov. O'Bannon's and the parry's agenda," Andrew said. "We never had a chance to win the Senate." District 19 Many considered the race for the Senate District 19 seat to be the marquee contest in the Senate.

It could come close to being the first half-million-dollar race in the legislature's history. It pitted Democrat Mark Towns-end, a 43-year-old farmer, against incumbent Republican David Ford, a 49-year-old attorney. Ford retained his seat with about 54 percent of the vote. "Probably some of the negative campaigning didn't stick," Ford said. "They said some things that were fairly outrageous.

And you'd like to think that part of it By Stephen Beaven STAFF WRITER Going Into Tuesday night. Republicans were confident they'd hold onto their huge majority in the Indiana Senate. The worst-case scenario? Maybe they'd lose a seat. The best they could hope for? Maybe they'd gain bne. It appeared late Tuesday they'll have to settle for something in the middle.

Early returns showed Republicans holding their own, leading in six of the 12 Senate races up for election to maintain their 31-19 najority over Democrats. Republicans won three crucial faces but apparently lost one in Lake County. 1 "They're pretty good numbers, considering everything else that happened around the state," said Jjeil Alldredge, executive director of the Republican Senate Majority 3 SALE NINE WEST SALE 49.99 ENZO SALE 59.99 1 MORSEY 1 VReg. $86. UN CROMWELL Reg.

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