Donelson, a former Army Green Beret and retired physician assistant, led by 7,913 votes -- 48% -- early results from the city clerks office showed. The other three trailed with Glenn Carlson, a businessman, getting 28% of the early vote; Jim Mason, a retired Army colonel, gaining 15.8% of the vote; and Michael Seeger getting 7% in early returns. All four are political newcomers who were competing to replace Councilman Don Knight, who was term limited from running again. The race was one of six district races on the ballot where voters selected a representative from their area. In District 1, a new apartment complex proposed at the end of Garden of the Gods, growth management, public transportation, parks and public safety were some of the hot topics among candidates.