Sentences with phrase «tallied in a close race»

With votes still to be tallied in a close race, Foley said he more than likely lost to incumbent Democratic Gov. Dannel Malloy in the general election, but would not concede the race until all the votes were counted.

Not exact matches

For politicians and campaign operatives across the state, that race was a close - to - home indicator of what could happen in a special election, where turnout is abysmally low and a gap in enthusiasm among voters could make all the difference when the votes are tallied.

City Councilman Elizabeth Crowley acknowledged Wednesday night that her opponent's margin of victory held during a tally of absentee ballots Wednesday in a very close Queens city council race.

The Republican challengers remain ahead in two of the races, and one has tightened to become a statistical dead heat, which means we should get ready for a long election night — possibly with some contests too close to call without a tally of the paper ballots.

While Mr. Hughes secured his victory, the lead in the even closer race between two Republicans for an open Town Trustee seat changed hands after the absentee ballots were tallied up.