Results for: Joe Simitian

The recount in California’s 16th Congressional District race is nearly complete, and the latest results show incumbent Assemblymember Evan Low and former Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian tied with the exact same number of votes. Both candidates have gained six votes through the recount. The results from the remaining precincts in Santa Clara County could be reported as early as Wednesday, while San Mateo County is expected to complete its recount today. Additionally, Santa Clara County has challenged ballots left to be counted, which could potentially break the tie.

Preliminary results from the recount in California’s Congressional District 16 race show Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian leading Assemblymember Evan Low by one vote. The recount, requested and funded by a Super PAC, began on April 15 to resolve a tie between Low and Simitian for the second spot behind former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo. So far, the recount has added two votes for Simitian and one for Low, with 28 ballots still being challenged. The final results are expected by the end of the week.