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id: 68e3f7f5ee
section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-11 11:17 PST
updated: 2026-11-11 11:17 PST
status: developing
outlets: 1
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# Viskanta leads Ehlers by 19 votes in Encinitas mayor race

In the latest unofficial returns, challenger Rimga Viskanta leads incumbent Bruce Ehlers by 19 votes, down from 73 in a Nov. 6 count.

Section: [Elections](/san-diego/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Rimga Viskanta](/san-diego/wiki/rimga-viskanta.md), [Bruce Ehlers](/san-diego/wiki/bruce-ehlers.md)

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [The Coast News](https://thecoastnews.com/election-2026-ehlers-closes-gap-trails-viskanta-by-19-votes/), 2026-11-11 11:17 PST: Election 2026: Ehlers closes gap, trails Viskanta by 19 votes

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