More than 25 volunteers joined Sonia yesterday at City Hall to observe the recount of Wards 8, 9, 12 and 19. The recount began at 10:30 and by mid afternoon, the results were clear. Thanks to you and the voters of the Second Suffolk, Sonia is the Democratic Nominee and Senator Wilkerson has conceded. As Sonia said in her statement yesterday:

"I'm honored to have won the support of the voters of the Second Suffolk in this election, and I'm looking forward to joining Barack Obama, John Kerry and the rest of our Democratic ticket on the ballot this November," said Chang-Diaz.

"I also want to thank the city Election Department and all the volunteers for their efforts today, working to make sure the votes were fairly and accurately counted. It was a smooth, efficient process, and I think all the voters of the district can feel confident in today's results."

Statement from John Walsh

Chairman  of the Massachusetts Democratic Party

On Recount Results in 2nd Suffolk State Senate District

"With the results of the recount of the Democratic primary now official, the party congratulates Sonia Chang-Diaz on her victory and pledges to help her win the general election in November. She will now receive all the benefits from the party that every primary winner is entitled to. I expect that in the days ahead we will hold an endorsement event to help Sonia make the final push to victory in November."