Dan Koh concedes after recount confirms primary outcome

DAN KOH CAMPAIGN

Dan Koh and his wife Amy. His campaign generated enthusiasm from thousands of volunteers.

LORI TRAHAN eked out a victory over Korean American Dan Koh in the 3rd Congressional District race, the results of which were delayed a week because of the tiny margin separating the top two Democratic candidates.

After the recount, the 52 vote margin after the polls closed was expanded to 145 votes.

“Out of 89,000 votes, it looks like we fell short by about 0.1 percent,” Koh said in his letter that was posted Monday (Sept. 16) on social media.

“There’s no use in getting upset about the close margin – we can’t afford to. It’s time for us to unite behind Lori Trahan to be sure this seat stays Democratic.”

Trahan was the chief of staff to former Rep. Marty Meehan.

The weeklong recount Secretary of State William Galvin naming her the Democratic Party's nominee to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas. Trajan will run against Republican Rick Green and independent candidate Mike Mullen.in the Nov. 6 election.

Koh, Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s former chief of staff, had the option of dragging the recount into court by contesting ballots but he declined.

Koh, who is of Korean and Lebanese descent, ended his letter with, "Stay tuned. This is only the beginning," and his campaign catchphrase, "Let's go!" hinting that his future plans may involve a return to politics.

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