The Republicans lose control of the Virginia House of Delegates after a seat moved to DEM by a single vote
An extraordinary fluke. After recounts Democrat wins Virginia House seat by just ONE vote meaning that its is now Dem 50 – GOP 50 – so the Republicans lose control
Democrat wins Va. House seat in recount by single vote, creating 50-50 tie in legislature https://t.co/avLNYnlwVt
— Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) December 19, 2017
What has happened in a Virginian election this week is a story that will be remembered and repeated time and time again on election days as party organisers seek to mobilise their volunteers.
After the first count the Republican had a lead of 10 votes. Following exhaustive recounts that flipped to a Democratic party win by a single vote.
What makes this even more significant is that the Republicans had control of the house by 51 to 49 seats. That has now gone to 50/50.