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California congressional election down to a two-way race after primary recount
The congressional race in California that was poised to be a three-way general election will now see a traditional two-way general election after a recount. Democrats Evan Low and Joe Simitian previously tied for second place in the state's primary for the 16th Congressional District, with each candidate securing 30,249 votes. But after the recount, Low came out on top with 30,261 votes, up just a handful from Simitian's 30,256 votes, the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters announced...
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Controversial recount breaks tie in Silicon Valley congressional race
After more than two weeks of recounting and several contested ballots, the verdict in California's 16th Congressional District is in. Democratic Assemblymember Evan Low has narrowly edged out Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian for second place, meaning Low will continue to the November ballot alongside first-place finisher former San José Mayor Sam Liccardo, also a Democrat. Low gained 12 votes during the recount and Simitian gained seven. That shift gave Low a five-vote advantage,...
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Here’s the Pa. congressional races to watch as results come in tonight
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick faces a primary challenge in Bucks County. Meanwhile, six Democrats are vying for the chance to take on Republican Rep. Scott Perry in Central Pa.