Saccone’s campaign was also preparing for a possible recount since Lamb’s advantage was only 627 votes at the time. His lawyers asked four county clerks to preserve the ballots and voting machines.
Saccone’s defeat embarrasses GOP
As of Wednesday, Lamb’s lead increased to more than 800 votes as election officials counted provisional, military and overseas ballots—confirming his victory.
Lamb will replace former U.S. Representative Tim Murphy who resigned amid a sex scandal. Murphy admitted to an extra-marital affair. His mistress revealed that he asked her to consider an abortion when she thought she was pregnant. The revelation damaged his reputation as a strong supporter of pro-life movement. Murphy was re-elected for eight terms without a Democratic opponent.
During his campaign, Lamb ran as a moderate Democrat and distanced himself from House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. He opposed new comprehensive gun regulations and supported President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel. He strongly criticized the GOP’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, economic, and health care policies.
