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Republicans across Virginia breathed a sigh of relief when moments ago a random draw determined that Republican David Yancey would keep his seat in the Virginia House of Delegates after a state official pulled his name out of a bowl Thursday, deciding a contest that ended in a tie in November. As a result of nothing more than luck, the GOP will also keep control of the chamber.
The lucky draw has major implications as Yancey would be the 51st Republican in the 100-member House of Delegates. Before November’s elections, Republicans held 66 seats. But Democrats put up a surprisingly strong showing, netting 15 Republican-held seats — and coming within a single vote of claiming a tie.
Virginia state law allows the loser of the draw to request a second recount. Simonds said Wednesday she would not request a second recount if she lost the drawing. Yancey declined to make the same pledge, although luckily he wont have to.
originally posted by: ShadeWolf
a reply to: Byrd
Nor should it. It's 2018, contested elections shouldn't be decided randomly, that's insane.
originally posted by: MisterSpock
originally posted by: Byrd
That's not going to sit well with a lot of people.
75% at least, according to my math.
originally posted by: pavil
a reply to: AnonymousCitizen
I'm sure the Russians had something to do with it.
If only Hillary had gotten more of her vote out pecentage-wise.
originally posted by: kurthall
a reply to: AnonymousCitizen
Oh look, this is the new way republicans can keep a seat.
originally posted by: TonyS
a reply to: AnonymousCitizen
Turn about is fair play. Alabama gets stuck with a Senator that doesn't represent the interests or viewpoints of probably 60% of the residents, now Virginia's fast growing Democrat population gets a Representative that doesn't square with their views.
originally posted by: TonyS
a reply to: AnonymousCitizen
Turn about is fair play. Alabama gets stuck with a Senator that doesn't represent the interests or viewpoints of probably 60% of the residents, now Virginia's fast growing Democrat population gets a Representative that doesn't square with their views.