Recount likely in Silicon Valley congressional race, with November matchup to be decided

THE RACE TO replace Congresswoman Anna Eshoo is about as tight as it can get, and it will likely be weeks until it’s clear who’s going to the runoff.

Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo is in first place — securing his spot in the November general election — but there is a razor thin margin between second and third place. Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian and Assemblymember Evan Low have been within several votes of each other, and a recount is likely. As of Tuesday, Simitian sat just one vote ahead of Low.