Literal Dead Guy Leading In Too Close To Call California Election

Bruce Giudici is leading a close Calaveras County Board of Supervisors race in California, despite dying before election day. His campaign continued after his death, saying it wanted to complete his mission and prevent his opponent from returning to the board.

Giudici has 56.99 per cent of the vote, compared with Clyde Clapp’s 43.01 per cent, a gap of 486 votes. Hundreds of ballots remain unprocessed and could change the result; if Giudici wins, Governor Gavin Newsom would appoint someone to fill the vacancy until a successor is formally elected.