Matt Mahan concedes California governor race shortly after polls close
By
Lester Black
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan conceded the California governor's race just minutes after polls closed, speaking at his election night party in San Jose at 8:25 p.m. Early vote totals showed Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton leading the race. Mahan stated that while his campaign for governor ends, his mission continues.
Key quotes
· 1 pulledWhile this campaign for governor ends tonight ... our mission has only just begun.
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