Drama in VA HD94: 1/4 - Lot is drawn; Republican wins; Republicans keep control of House
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I am curious what's gonna go in in this race too.
So much fukkerry.
Rs are so mad that total va is puple to light blue.
Republican wins drawing to decide control of Virginia statehouse
The name of David Yancey was pulled out of a film canister, a wild end to an election that could determine the fate of Medicaid expansion in the state.
By KEVIN ROBILLARD
01/04/2018 11:13 AM EST
Updated 01/04/2018 11:19 AM EST
Republicans will fully control Virginia’s House of Delegates after an incumbent GOP member won a drawing Thursday to decide a tied election — and potentially the fate of Medicaid expansion in the state.
The state elections board chairman pulled a film canister out of a ceramic bowl containing the name of Republican David Yancey, giving him the victory over Democrat Shelly Simonds. Each received 11,608 votes in the race for a Newport News-based seat in the Virginia legislature’s lower chamber.
Yancey’s victory will give the GOP a 51-49 advantage in the House of Delegates. Democrats staged an unexpectedly strong performance in the November election, winning 15 seats and nearly erasing the GOP’s 66-34 majority.
Thursday’s drawing came after a three-judge panel refused to hear Simonds’ arguments over a single contested ballot. While an initial recount gave Simonds a one-vote lead, Yancey’s lawyers successfully argued a discarded ballot should have been counted as a vote for the Republican.
The drawing will likely have major implications for Democratic Gov.-elect Ralph Northam’s agenda. Northam is trying to complete Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s long push to expand Medicaid in the state, and now will have to work with a GOP-controlled chamber to do so. Northam has signaled a willingness to work with the GOP on Medicaid expansion, to the dismay of some progressive groups.
Republican wins drawing to decide control of Virginia statehouse
The name of David Yancey was pulled out of a film canister, a wild end to an election that could determine the fate of Medicaid expansion in the state.
By KEVIN ROBILLARD
01/04/2018 11:13 AM EST
Updated 01/04/2018 11:19 AM EST
Republicans will fully control Virginia’s House of Delegates after an incumbent GOP member won a drawing Thursday to decide a tied election — and potentially the fate of Medicaid expansion in the state.
The state elections board chairman pulled a film canister out of a ceramic bowl containing the name of Republican David Yancey, giving him the victory over Democrat Shelly Simonds. Each received 11,608 votes in the race for a Newport News-based seat in the Virginia legislature’s lower chamber.
Yancey’s victory will give the GOP a 51-49 advantage in the House of Delegates. Democrats staged an unexpectedly strong performance in the November election, winning 15 seats and nearly erasing the GOP’s 66-34 majority.
Thursday’s drawing came after a three-judge panel refused to hear Simonds’ arguments over a single contested ballot. While an initial recount gave Simonds a one-vote lead, Yancey’s lawyers successfully argued a discarded ballot should have been counted as a vote for the Republican.
The drawing will likely have major implications for Democratic Gov.-elect Ralph Northam’s agenda. Northam is trying to complete Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s long push to expand Medicaid in the state, and now will have to work with a GOP-controlled chamber to do so. Northam has signaled a willingness to work with the GOP on Medicaid expansion, to the dismay of some progressive groups.
Republican wins drawing to decide control of Virginia statehouse
General Mills
More often than not I tend to take that L.
Pure fukkery
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mc_brew
#NotMyPresident
democrats are so weak..... the dem agreed that whoever won this draw was the winner and they would not ask for another recount... the rep would not agree to that... so in other words, had the dem won this draw, the rep would have demanded a recount... in other off topic news, roy moore still hasn't conceded in alabama yet.... see how dirty reps fight... that's why they win... they will use any and every trick and will never back down for any reason.... dems have spines made of glass....
smh @ agreeing to this fukkery after winning outright 
GoddamnyamanProf
Countdown to Armageddon
Pathetic
Weak dems are holding us back. Be a paid loser brehs.
Virginia should still be able to expand Medicaid
And Northam will be overseeeing re-destricting
Virginia Senate Elections are this year. GOP holds 21-19 majority there
And Northam will be overseeeing re-destricting
Virginia Senate Elections are this year. GOP holds 21-19 majority there
the cac mamba
Veteran
"and this is with whom. you choose to place your faith" 
Jhoon
Spontaneous Mishaps and Hijinks
Did they “win”? Yes, But this isn’t winning. This should give us more energy for the next go at it.
CreepyMcCreeperson
Veteran
Why couldn't they have called the person, kept them publicly anonymous, and asked for the official vote?
The person likely intended to vote republican, but it's an ugly vote on ballot that should be disqualified for the sake of integrity.