While Democratic candidate Andrew Gillum may have conceded from the Florida governor’s race on Tuesday night, on Saturday after Florida issued a recount in his race, he withdrew his past stance, stating that he wants every vote to be counted.
In a press conference he gave this afternoon, Gillum stressed, “I am replacing my words of concession with an uncompromised and unapologetic call that we count every single vote.”
NEW: Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum responds to the recount ordered of several races in the state: “Let me say clearly: I am replacing my words of concession with an uncompromised, and unapologetic call that we count every single vote.” https://t.co/UqmyLaenHA pic.twitter.com/WNhsgEaRnK
— ABC News (@ABC) November 10, 2018
According to the Associated Press, unofficial election results showed Republican former U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis ahead of Gillum by less than 0.5 percentage points. Under Florida state law, such a razor-thin margin requires a machine recount of the ballots and it prompted Florida secretary of state Ken Detzner to issue a recount with votes being due no later than 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 15.
In addition, Detzner issued recounts in the Senate race between Republican Gov. Rick Scott’s lead over Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson and Agriculture Commissioner, between Democrat Nikki Reid and Republican Matt Caldwell.
Never say never! Gillum might just bring it home!
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