Encinitas Mayor Race Flips, Ehlers Leads By Slim Margin

ENCINITAS, CA — The race for mayor of Encinitas was separated by just 27 votes Wednesday morning, with incumbent Bruce Ehlers taking a narrow lead over challenger Rimga Viskanta following Tuesday's election.

Ehlers received 9,779 votes, or 50.07%, compared with 9,752 votes, or 49.93%, for Viskanta, according to updated unofficial results from the San Diego County Registrar of Voters.

The lead represents a reversal from the initial election-night returns, when Viskanta was ahead by 161 votes.

The City Council District 3 race also remained close. Arielle Golden led Ed Sprague with 2,431 votes, or 50.76%, compared with Sprague's 2,358 votes, or 49.24%.

In District 4, challenger Brad Lefkowits held a wider lead over incumbent Marco San Antonio, receiving 3,079 votes, or 57.21%, compared with San Antonio's 2,303 votes, or 42.79%.

Encinitas voters also cast ballots in countywide races and on Measures A and B, both of which held narrow leads.

The results remain unofficial, and additional ballots could change the outcome of the close contests. The next county election results update is scheduled for Thursday.

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