Two recount requests are pending for the highly anticipated race to replace Rep. Anna Eshoo’s Silicon Valley congressional seat — potentially changing who advances to the November runoff. County election officials have confirmed Jonathan Padilla, a former finance director for Sam Liccardo’s San Jose mayoral campaign, and Dan Stegink, a former San Mateo County supervisor candidate, have each requested Santa Clara and San Mateo counties conduct a recount for the Congressional District 16 race. Steve Goltiao, spokesperson for the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters, said county counsel is exploring whether the request is valid. In order for it to…
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