A contentious and highly-politicized recount in Silicon Valley's open congressional race has concluded in Santa Clara County with Assemblymember Evan Low leading Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian by four votes.
A contentious and highly-politicized recount in Silicon Valley's open congressional race has concluded in Santa Clara County with Assemblymember Evan Low leading Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian by four votes.Low gained 11 additional votes in the recount for a total of 25,093 in Santa Clara County -- which covers 80% of Congressional District 16 -- while Simitian gained seven votes for a total of 23,775.
The Registrar of Voters is committed to continuous improvement to deliver the most effective and accurate elections possible for our voters," Assistant Registrar of Voters Matt Moreles said in a statement.The completion of an unprecedented recount to replace Rep. Anna Eshoo's congressional seat comes 15 days after both counties started recounting the more than 182,000 votes cast in the March 5 primary.Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo secured first place in the crowded saw.
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