One of the most surprising political upsets took place last Tuesday in New Jersey. Democrat Sen. President Steve Sweeney lost to a truck driver called Edward Durr, who spent less than $10,000 on his campaign.
Some reports indicated Durr spent $153. Other reports stated he spent a couple of thousand of dollars. Either way, nobody could claim Durr bought his seat.
The Associated Press called Durr’s victory at 11:19 a.m. on Nov. 4 as he led by 3.6 percentage points — or 2,298 votes.
However, Sweeney has refused to concede. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer and Politico, Sweeney said 12,000 ballots were “recently found in one county.”
It isn’t the only race in New Jersey being contested. Republican Jack Ciattarelli said he will not concede the governor’s race until making sure every legal vote is counted.
