From Deseret News archives:
Olympian's candidacy questioned
Utah law says you must be a resident of the state for three years before you run for a Utah legislative office, said Utah Democratic spokesman Jim Bell.
Shea, a third-generation Olympian, won the skeleton at the Bear Hollow track in the 2002 Olympics. He has since been active around Utah, addressing the House Republican caucus last year asking for more state funds to keep the Winter Olympic facilities active and well-maintained.
"It's pretty clear that he voted in New York" 2 1/2 years ago, said Bell. "We've already lost three of our legislative candidates due to appeals" by Utah GOP leaders, said Bell. "This is part of the process."
"I did everything that the (Summit County) clerk asked me to do," said Shea, "I suppose it is now up to the Lieutenant Governor's Election Office. I hope I can run. I love the Wasatch Back, I've lived here a long time. I hope to get a fresh face in the Legislature."
Shea, if he can stay in the race, is running for an open seat against former House speaker Mel Brown, also a Republican; Libertarian Gary Shumway; Republican Dee Putnam; and Democrat Laura Bonham.
District 53 is Republican in nature; it's been held by Rep. Dave Ure, R-Kamas, for 14 years. Ure is running for the state Senate this year.
E-mail: bbjr@desnews.com
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