Sheng Thao becomes Oakland mayor after Loren Taylor concedes
OAKLAND, Calif. - Sheng Thao eked out a victory to become Oakland's mayor on Tuesday after her competitor, Loren Taylor, conceded.
"While it hurts to admit it, I don't see a viable path to making up the 682 votes needed to alter the outcome of this election," Taylor said at a news conference. He called the campaign journey a roller coaster, citing the close nature of the race.
Taylor added he won't lead a recount effort, but wouldn't stand in the way of others funding such an effort.
Thao pulled ahead with just 682 votes, giving her a 50.3% win over Taylor's 49.7%.
"I’m very excited to get to work as mayor in January, but I’m also very humbled to be here," Thao said in a statement after the final results were released. Fifteen years ago, she said, "I was living in my car with my baby. I’ve been through a lot to get to this moment, and have had so many people lift me up in order to get here."
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