Llanes Pulido filed for a recount, emphasizing the need for fairness and accountability in the election process, stating, "every vote counts." She added, "I feel that I owe that to half of Austin who voted for new and accountable leadership."
The recount petition came after a very narrow margin, with Llanes Pulido trailing Watson by just 13 votes. She expressed concerns over irregularities in the vote count across several counties, indicating that the community deserves reassurance over the election process.
With 75 provisional ballots identified and some processed just recently, of which 13 affected the mayor's race, Llanes Pulido questioned whether all votes had been accurately counted and noted that her request is not a criticism of the election officials.
Llanes Pulido stated, "I am going to respect the results of the election," indicating her commitment to fairness and transparency, stating her goal is to seek clarity and integrity in the election process.
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