Candidate leading supervisor race two months after his death

CALAVERAS COUNTY (KCRA) - Bruce Giudici, who died in August while campaigning for Calaveras County supervisor, is leading Clyde Clapp in the race for the District 5 seat as ballots continue to be counted.

Giudici died after falling on a steep driveway while campaigning. His name remained on the ballot, and his campaign continued.

“Our campaign team kept door knocking. We texted people,” said Carrie Biggs-Adams, a campaign volunteer.

Biggs-Adams said the decision to continue was complicated and emotional.

“We felt very strongly that Bruce had wanted to do this, and that was his mission. And our goal was to finish his mission,” she said.

What happens next

The campaign is confident Giudici will win, Biggs-Adams said, although more ballots remain to be counted.

“There are a few hundred ballots left to process, but it is unlikely that the outcome of the race will change,” she said.

Biggs-Adams said the governor’s office would appoint a replacement from people who volunteer to run. She thanked voters for their support and said the campaign would help ensure someone is selected.

District 5 includes Milton, Jenny Lind, Rancho Calaveras and Salt Spring Valley.