NEWS 28 - Cameron Governor Robin O'Keeffe has conceded the election and has done so after calls mounted for her to concede continued. She is expected to attend Governor-Elect David Spane's inauguration on May 10, 2024. She continues to show signs of bitterness to her successor.
"I would like to congratulate Mr. David Spane on his victory over me during the 2024 Cameron Gubernatorial Election," said Governor O'Keeffe. "As I sit here now, I continue to ponder the question of what our state will look like in the next two years, and if his leadership will communicate to the voters, a success story that they are proud to be apart of."
Governor O'Keeffe had attempted to get the certification and results of the election overturned since David Spane was announced the Governor-Elect during the election last week. She finally agreed to concede and gave a bitter congratulations to Spane who will be the first Republican Governor of the State in 50 years.
During her call with Spane, he says that her demeanor was very stand-offish, and bitter. He says that the way she was congratulating seemed like the she was gritting her teeth while congratulating him. It is expected to be a very rocky transition period with Lt. Governor Adam Warner falling out of public spotlight for his remain weeks in office after 10 years serving the State as its Lt. Governor.
Warner who helped certify the results of the election, says that he would not speak with Governor O'Keeffe until May 10, 2024, as he says that he risks an awkward confrontation with him and his staff. He says he looks forward to seeing David Spane sworn-in and promises that his office will work closely with the Governor-Elect to ensure a smooth transition.