Here’s who funded the Congressional District 16 recount

For months, questions have swirled around who funded the contentious Congressional District 16 recount that broke a stunning tie for second place. New campaign finance reports filed this week finally revealed that most of the money came from allies of former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo.

The March primary race to replace U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo ended with Liccardo in first place and Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian and Assemblymember Evan Low tied for second. But then, Jonathan Padilla...