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Democrat appears to have won recount by 1 vote in a Virginia House race, ending GOP majority and for

Election officials in Newport News, Va., examine ballots that a computer failed to scan during a recount for a House of Delegates race on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017. Republican incumbent Del. David Yancey had won against Democratic challenger Shelly Simonds by just 10 votes in November. (AP Photo/Ben Finley) — Election officials in Newport News, Va., examine ballots that a computer failed to scan during a recount for a House of Delegates race on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017. Republican incumbent Del. David Yancey had won against Democratic challenger Shelly Simonds … Election officials in Newport News, Va., … more >

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By Associated Press - Tuesday, December 19, 2017

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) - Democrat appears to have won recount by 1 vote in a Virginia House race, ending GOP majority and forcing power-share.

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