
The race was dragged out two weeks, but we finally have a consensus. Despite the brief glimmer of hope, Mia Love lost her congressional seat to Democrat Ben McAdams. She lost by a mere 694 votes.
Love walked away with 134,270 votes (49.87% of the vote), and McAdams took the victory with 134,964 votes (50.13% of the vote). According to the Salt Lake Tribune, “That margin of 0.258 was barely outside the 0.25 percent that would have allowed Love to request a recount.”
Both Love and McAdams released statements.
“Now it’s time to get to work representing the people of Utah in Congress,” McAdams said. “It’s time to bring people together and move forward.”
Pretty straightforward.
“Regardless of how you voted, I want to express my sincere appreciation to you for engaging in the process,” Love said . “It is one of the many reasons this is the greatest country on earth. May we take this week to reflect on the countless blessings surrounding our state and country. Happy Thanksgiving.”
It’s over.
Exit question: Love was the first black Republican woman elected to Congress…does this mean Democrats are totally racist for unseating her? (I’m just trying to figure out how to liberal here!)