"California Congressional Primary Results in Unprecedented Three-Way Runoff Tie"
In California's Congressional District 16 race, former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo secured the top spot, while Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian and Assemblymember Evan Low tied for second place, advancing all three to the November runoff. The close race has sparked discussions about potential recounts and the impact of a three-way race on the candidates' strategies. With the race becoming more expensive and influenced by outside spending, the candidates are gearing up for a competitive and costly general election.