The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Shafer concedes GOP lieutenant governor’s race
State Sen. David Shafer conceded the Republican race for lieutenant governor to former state Rep. Geoff Duncan.
Shafer wrote in an email to supporters Wednesday that he doesn’t plan to seek a recount, and he wants Republicans to unify around their nominees for the Nov. 6 general election.
Shafer trailed Duncan by less than 1 percentage point — 1,597 votes across the state, according to unofficial results.
His campaign said he picked up about 100 votes from provisional ballots over the weekend, but he was still far short of overcoming the deficit.
“My heart hurts for all those who worked so hard on my behalf. I am sorry that we were not victorious. But please do not hurt for me .... ” Shafer wrote. “As I have done every election since I have been old enough to vote, I will be working hard for a Republican victory up and down the ballot.”
DuncanpraisedShaferforhisdecision not to prolong the election. “By not requesting a recount, David put the interest of the party and the taxpayersofGeorgiabeforehimself,and for that I thank him,” Duncan said.
Duncan will face Democrat Sarah Riggs Amico, an executive for a transportation company, in the general election.
Shafer trailed Duncan by less than 1 percentage point — 1,597 votes across the state, according to unofficial results.