Lynch looks like GOP primary winner as runner-up Budd concedes
by George Bennett | February 3rd, 2010-
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Republican congressional hopeful Joe Budd says he just left a message congratulating Ed Lynch for winning Tuesday’s GOP congressional District 19 primary.
Lynch appears to have edged Budd by 0.56 percent — just enough to avoid an automatic recount.
Budd said he spoke with Palm Beach County Elections Supervisor Susan Bucher this morning and is satisfied with her explanation for Budd losing 9 votes when elections staffers re-checked figures early this morning. The change pushed Lynch’s lead beyond 0.5 percent. State law requires a recount if candidates are within 0.5 percent.
Palm Beach County’s elections Web site still hasn’t posted final numbers. When combined with results from Broward County, Lynch edged Budd by 46 votes out of 8,160 cast.
If the numbers hold, Lynch will face Democrat Ted Deutch in an April 13 general election to replace Robert Wexler, who stepped down last month to head a Middle East think tank.
The seat will be up for grabs again in the fall. Budd says he’s leaning toward running in the August GOP primary.
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February 3rd, 2010 at 10:45 am
Much respect to joe for conceding and not dragging the party into a long contested and recount process, now we can move fwd for the cause.
well fought battle Mr Budd, hats off to ya.
February 3rd, 2010 at 10:55 am
Ed Lynch will make a great Congressman! Let’s all get behind him and win this district!
February 3rd, 2010 at 10:59 am
Congratulations Ed & Team Lynch!
If Mr. Budd and Mr. Price truly believe “principles over politics” is not just a campaign slogan, they will leave the negativity behind and endorse Ed Lynch for the General Election, and encourage their supporters to follow suit.
February 3rd, 2010 at 11:13 am
Is that Ed Lynch or Tony Masilotti?
February 3rd, 2010 at 11:17 am
[...] Lynch looks like GOP primary winner as runner-up Budd concedes … [...]
February 3rd, 2010 at 11:18 am
Let’s not jump the gun. I left a message for Ed telling him it looks like he won but they are still counting votes. I have not officially conceded this race as of yet.
February 3rd, 2010 at 11:40 am
[...] Joe Budd has conceded. Lynch will face Sen. Ted Deutch on April 13. Share and [...]
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:21 pm
I have been extremely encouraged by the support I received from my old friends and those new friends I have made during this campaign! Thank you so much for the hard work you put in on my behalf! Together we accomplished much in such a short period of time. I’m so proud of your efforts! I have conceded the race and congratulate Ed Lynch.
February 3rd, 2010 at 5:42 pm
[...] Lynch looks like GOP primary winner as runner-up Budd concedes … [...]
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:57 pm
Joe –
You ran a textbook campaign, hold your head high. In 3 months, you came within 40+ votes of someone who had been campaigning for 2 years. If you had another couple of weeks . . . . who knows. Here’s to seeing your name on another ballot in the not to distant future.
Restoring Honor.
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February 4th, 2010 at 9:48 am
I think that’s great Budd conceded. I hope all Republicans can stand togther and Budd asks his supporters to back Lynch against Deutch in April. This goes to show you that every vote matters. Way to go Budd and Lynch!