January 4, 2018

2018-01-04T16:50:16-05:00

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The Virginia Board of Elections held a random drawing to determine the winner of the House of Delegates' 94th District seat. Following a recount and court rulings, the election ended in a tie between Republican incumbent David Yancey and Democratic challenger Shelly Simonds. Virginia Board of Elections Chair James Alcorn explained the procedures used for choosing the winner, which were based on a 1705 law, and drew David Yancey’s name. With Mr. Yancey’s victory, Republicans retained control of the House by a 51-49 margin.

The Virginia Board of Elections held a random drawing to determine the winner of the House of Delegates' 94th District seat. Following a recount and… read more