Editorial: Recount of tied congressional race a victory for election integrity

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Editorial: Recount of tied congressional race a victory for election integrity

After a stunning tie vote in the Bay Area congressional race to replace retiring Rep. Anna Eshoo, it looks as if voters will get the recount they deserve. Sadly, it’s coming with shameful, politically opportunistic, anti-democratic demonizing by two leading South Bay elected officials who should instead be embracing this victory for election integrity. The recount, if it begins on Monday, will provide a much-needed check on the highly improbable…