UPDATE 4:00PACIFIC: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean Logan just updated the results from the May 17 Special Election in the 36th Congressional District to replace Rep. Jane Harman. Los Angeles City Councilmember Janice Hahn was – and remains – the clear winner, now with 15,607 votes. After processing most of the outstanding votes, Republican Craig Huey now has 14,096 votes to 13,346 for Democratic Sec. of State Debra Bowen. That’s a difference of 750 votes. A spokesperson for the Country Clerk’s office said final counting of the remaining outstanding votes will take place on Friday, after which the election results will be certified. The second top vote getter will face Hahn in a runoff election on July 12.
UPDATE: BOWEN JUST RELEASED A STATEMENT BOWING OUT:
“I’m very humbled by each and every vote that was cast for me in this election, and by the grassroots support I received.
“I’m truly inspired by the 1,100 volunteers and 80 interns – some of whom never worked on a political campaign before and worked tirelessly to make hundreds of thousands of phone calls and knock on thousands of doors. The democratic process is stronger because of their involvement, and I’m certain they will continue to make a difference.
“Since Tuesday’s election, my staff, legal advisors and election experts participated in the ballot review process to ensure a full and fair vote count was conducted. It is clear now that I will not be in the runoff and I congratulate Janice Hahn and Craig Huey.
“I also want to commend the excellent job by Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters Dean Logan and the entire team at the Registrar’s office in handling the final count so quickly, and for conducting this election so professionally, as is their standard.
“Voters in Congressional District 36 have a very important decision to make on July 12, and I encourage citizens to have their voices heard by voting in the runoff.
“As Secretary of State, I have always implemented a strict policy of not endorsing candidates to avoid even a perception of conflict, and I will continue that policy.”
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