An East Palo Alto City Council candidate who lost the third seat on the council by 69 votes is contesting the city’s election results with a lawsuit accusing his opponent of electioneering.

County-certified election results show Antonio Lopez won the third out of three seats up for election in the city, gaining 2,998 votes. Webster Lincoln was fourth with 2,929 votes.

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