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Incumbents lead or won three of Salt Lake City Council's races after the initial results.

Erika Carlsen claimed victory in the city's District 5 race after opening to a large lead.

The election follows another busy year in the fast-growing city.

SALT LAKE CITY — A large cheer erupted as the first results of Tuesday's election flashed on a screen inside Publik Coffee Roasters, showing that Salt Lake City Councilman Chris Wharton had opened to a large enough lead that his campaign quickly claimed victory.

"I'm honored, humbled and thrilled to have earned the trust of District 3 to continue serving you on the City Council," said Wharton, who has overseen the district that includes Salt Lake City's Avenues, Capitol Hill, Federal Heights, Gua

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