Every vote really counts.
The first-ever tie in California’s legislative race was certified by state election officials on Thursday, leaving three Democratic candidates heading into the November general election.
Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian and Congressman Evan Lowe each received 30,249 votes in the March 5 election, a state that typically elects the top two candidates regardless of party affiliation. He came in second place in the “jungle primary” for the 16th Congressional District. to proceed to the general election.
Former San Jose Mayor Sam Licciardo, who came in first place, also won with 38,489 votes.
“Today is a special ‘tie’ day!” Low Posted in XIt also includes a photo of himself wearing a purple tie and beaming.
Law and Simitian will not request a recount, which would cost the campaign as much as $32,000 per day over 10 days, the paper said. san francisco chronicle.
Both candidates are already in position to advance to the general election, so a recount would also be a risky endeavor if votes were found to favor their opponents.
The state does not have an automatic recount system, but California registered voters can request a recount for a fee.
The November election will decide who will succeed Representative Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.).
Eshoo, 81, announced last November that his current term in the House of Representatives would be his last, ending his 30-year parliamentary career.
She had previously supported Simitian’s campaign.
There were 11 candidates to replace Eshoo, including Ricardo, Lowe, and Simitian.
“This historically close race shows that every vote really matters,” Lowe wrote in another X post. “We couldn’t have gotten this far without your help, and we hope to have your support again in November.”
