San Diego Supervisor Dave Roberts has conceded the closely fought race for County Supervisor.
Roberts led on Election Night with close to 2,300 votes. With more than 226,000 ballots counted in the District 3 race, Kristin Gaspar has gained enough votes over the past 20 days to now lead by 1,242 votes. 50.27% Gaspar 49.73% Roberts, which is less than half of a percent (.54%). Registrar of Voters Michael Vu estimates only 1,000 or less ballots remain to be counted in District 3.
Roberts called Kristin Gaspar this morning. “I called Kristin to congratulate her and offer my sincere help in transitioning the office to her between now and early January when she takes office,” he said.
Gaspar will be sworn in on Jan. 9, and will represent the Third District.
“I’m incredibly proud of the campaign we ran and so grateful to the many people who helped me raise money, walk precincts, and put up signs and get our message out,” Gaspar said.
Roberts sent out an email thanking his friends and supporters. “I am so proud and grateful to have been given the honor of serving as your County Supervisor,” Roberts wrote in part. “I am looking forward to continuing to work to fulfill our vision for a prosperous San Diego County that protects our quality of life today and for future generations.”
Another one that the legend in her own mind Nicole endorsed that bit the dust. Shrouded in controversy the entire time he was in office, it’s nice to see him voted out. And another kiss of death from a Nicole endorsement.