This just goes to show that every vote really does matter.
The saying was displayed in New Hampshire on Monday, with a recount showing the candidate who trailed on Election Day winning her state House seat by one vote.
Before Monday’s recount, Republican Larry Gagne led Democrat Maxine Mosley by 23 votes.
The recount gave the race to Mosley -- 1,799 to 1,798.
Mosley told Newsweek she never expected the recount to overturn the results.
"I was truly overwhelmed by the result of the recount. A swing of more than nine votes is rare in New Hampshire so this result is historic," she said. "I will say strongly that this race clearly affirms that each-and-every vote does count and that our obligation to vote is foundational for our democracy."
Mosley added that Gagne was gracious in defeat.
"Directly following the recount, Mr. Gagne did approach me, and we shook hands as he congratulated me. He did tell me that he would not be requesting a challenge to the outcome," she told Newsweek. "I would expect that the Republican Party will challenge the outcome, even though Mr. Gagne indicated that he would not. If a challenge is filed, it will be heard by the Election Commission on November 28th."
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