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Ben Barrientos has been reelected to the Livermore City Council, defeating challenger Narayan Tadimeti in the District 2 race.
Barrientos had received 70.2% support, or 4,735 votes, as of 5 p.m. Monday, according to the Alameda County Registrar of Voters. Tadimeti, a physician, trailed with 29.8% support, or 2,011 votes.
Barrientos on Tuesday thanked voters for their support and noted he is always available to meet with constituents on any issue.
He said District 2, which includes northeast Livermore, has “been ignored for a long time, and I just want to make sure I can improve as many things as I can.”
Tadimeti conceded the race earlier this week, congratulating Barrientos and wishing him “continued success in serving our community.”
“To everyone who placed their trust in me and cast their vote for me, thank you. Your confidence and encouragement mean a great deal to me,” Tadimeti wrote in a message to his supporters.
“I look forward to staying engaged, supporting our community and contributing in meaningful ways wherever I can,” he added.
According to the Alameda County Registrar of Voters, there were 9,844 unprocessed ballots countywide as of early this week. The county was expected to release its next update by the end of the day on Friday (Nov. 13).
