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Old 12-19-2017, 05:36 PM
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"NEWPORT NEWS — A Republican seat flipped Democratic in a wild recount Tuesday - with the Democrat winning by a single vote - creating a rare 50-50 tie between the parties in the House of Delegates and refashioning the political landscape in Richmond.
Democrat Shelly Simonds emerged from the recount as the apparent winner in the 94th District of the House of Delegates, seizing the seat from Republican incumbent David Yancey. A three-judge panel still must certify the results, an event scheduled for Wednesday.
Of the 23,866 votes cast in the Newport News district on Election Day, Yancey held a tenuous lead of just 10 votes going into Tuesday’s recount.
But five hours and much nailbiting later, after painstaking counting overseen by local elections officials and the clerk of court, Yancey’s lead narrowed before it gradually disappeared and then reversed, allowing Simonds to beat him by one vote." WP

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Old 12-19-2017, 05:56 PM
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Amazing. A single vote tips the legislative balance in Virginia. As great a state as it is, there are some real knuckle-dragging crazies there. Got to keep those loonies in check. Well done, Rep. Simonds.
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Old 12-19-2017, 06:53 PM
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Should motivate everyone to get out and vote. Will motivate them as well as us, don't forget. More close races coming up!
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Old 12-20-2017, 02:00 PM
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Oops. One vote was just tossed out by a judge. It’s now up to a coin toss to determine the winner.
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Old 12-20-2017, 02:55 PM
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It should always be a coin toss when the margin of victory is within .01%. The total will be different every time they count it. And one report I saw said whoever loses the coin toss can demand another recount. This could go on forever.
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Old 12-21-2017, 12:11 AM
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I haven't been following this. I should, it looks fun.
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