Fidler Takes the Lead for Now

The BoE counted today some 200 previously contested ballots, and Lew Fidler took the lead, gaining 90 votes, putting him with 87 votes David Storobin. The current count is: 11,050 for Fidler, vs. 10963 for Storobin.

 Still, it's premature to declare him the winner, since the court have to decide on 119 absentee ballots organized by a Storobin staffer, and it's very likely that all or almost all will go for Storobin and it will put him back on top. Either way, the results will head to an automatic hand recount since it's quiet clear that both candidate will be within a half a percent of each other.

Taking the Lead

The court case will continue tomorrow, with one more witness to testify. It's unknown when the judge will rule on the case, but the end is already inside. There is still possibility for drama if the judge sides with Storobin. Even if all the votes break for him, his margin will be about 30, and there is a better chance that it should be overturned again by the recount.

In addition, the Fidler camp previously left open the option of a federal suit should they lose in the state court.

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