Jim Colver ran against Carl Gatto in 2002 (State House). I don't recall if he ran as a Democrat or as an independent, but I do know that he has played multiple roles in the Valley and seems have been reasonable and reasonably non-partisan. If he's a republican, he harkens back to the old days when there were moderate republicans who did work across the aisle. I will miss him. I've also met Rauscher. He's sat at our dining room table and complained about not being able to worship. (My wife and I are devout Christians and have no complaint about being able to worship). I'm sure Mr. Rauscher will be more "focused" and agenda-oriented.