Evan Low concedes to Sam Liccardo in contentious Silicon Valley congressional race

State Assemblymember Evan Low has conceded the race for Silicon Valley’s hottest congressional seat — sending former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo to Washington D.C.

Election night results launched Liccardo into a comfortable 20% lead over Low for Congressional District 16, a trend that hasn’t changed much since subsequent ballot tallying updates. Low — whose campaign was backed by police, nurse and teacher unions — congratulated Liccardo and expressed gratitude for his supporters.