Two men from different counties have pushed for a recount in a highly-scrutinized Silicon Valley congressional race — but Jonathan Padilla, a longtime supporter and ally of leading candidate and former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, has already put down the deposit. The recount is expected to begin Monday. Dan Stegink, a former San Mateo County supervisor candidate, requested a recount for the Congressional District 16 contest one day before Padilla, which made Stegink responsible for the cost — but Padilla beat him to the punch. Both claim they are acting independently and bear no ties to any political campaigns,…
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