Bedford Special Election: Rombeau Beats Camarota By Narrow Margin

BEDFORD, NH—Democrat Catherine A. Rombeau beat Republican Linda Rae Camarota by a narrow margin in Tuesday's special election to replace the late David Danielson in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.

Rombeau won by 37 votes, according to the Bedford Town Clerk. The final tally was 2,325 to 2,288.

"Thank you to Bedford voters for engaging with me about the issues that matter to you most, and trusting me to help tackle them in Concord this term," she wrote in a Facebook post. "I’m proud to represent a town with a wide range of values and voices in the State House, and grateful for your support during this campaign. Looking forward to getting to work!"

There will not be any automatic recount triggered; Camarota may pay to request a recount according to New Hampshire state law.

Rombeau and Camarota were competing to represent District 7 in the House of Representatives.