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Bristol Race Tightens with Recount Filing | New Bedford News
A razor-thin 13-vote lead in the tight Bristol State House race has triggered a recount, as challenger Stephen Medeiros insists every vote must be counted accurately — even if it means defying pleas from incumbent Edward Pacheco to avoid the process. With the deadline for filing passed and Medeiros headed to Boston to submit official paperwork, the outcome hinges on state law’s strict timeline, all while setting the stage for a November showdown against Republican Chester Tam. This nail-biter underscores how close elections can be — and why precision matters when every vote counts. Listen in…
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