San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo has staked out a significant lead in the preliminary election returns for Silicon Valley's 16th Congressional District, garnering nearly 60% of early votes.
The first returns indicate Liccardo with 108,984 votes, far ahead of Assemblymember Evan Low, who has 73,299 votes, as many as 60% of remaining ballots are yet uncounted.
This election marks the culmination of an intense and lengthy campaign process, including a three-month primary free-for-all followed by a six-month competitive stretch.
Liccardo's strategy relied on centrist positions and strong endorsements, while Low appealed to the progressive left, yet Liccardo's expansive lead suggests a shift in voter preference.
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