California Democrat said he was preparing for a recount, but he just conceded House race

[TexasTowelie]

Democrat Rep. TJ Cox conceded Friday that former Rep. David Valadao won the election for a California House seat in the San Joaquin Valley.

“Almost three years ago, I entered the race for California’s 21st District as an underdog. But we out-worked our opponent and pulled off the most stunning upset in Central Valley history,” Cox said. “Unfortunately, this year due to the coronavirus, we weren’t able to engage in door-to-door personal canvassing and the election results reflected that.”

Cox hadn’t suggested he might concede, however, in his communication with potential campaign donors. Multiple fundraising emails from Cox’s campaign after election said he needed money to prepare for a recount. His concession means that’s unlikely to happen.

“I’m desperately short of raising the $12,071 I need to prepare for a recount,” his campaign said in a fundraising email sent on November 27.

Read more: https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article247616340.html

[RandySF]

1. Cox was in trouble for years due to questions about his busness and conduct as a House member.