Shelly Simonds and David Yancey received exactly the same number of votes on 7 November,and now the state is compelled to pick a winner by drawing lotsAn election in Virginia is set to be decided by drawing names out of a bowl or a hat, after two candidates drew the same number of votes.
A controversial recount in the states 94th district found that Democrat Shelly Simonds and incumbent Republican David Yancey tied in a house of delegates election on 7 November. Under Virginia law, or the winner will now be “determined by lot”. The law does not,however, specify how that process should catch location. Related: A new generation of young black politicians is coming – the Democrats should listen Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com