The long-running Fight for Control of the Virginia House of Delegates isn’t over.
A Federal Judge is set to hear Arguments Friday in a Federal Lawsuit challenging the Results of a House Race after numerous Voters were Assigned to the Wrong District and thus given the Wrong Ballots.
Democrat Joshua Cole Lost the Fredericksburg-area Seat to Republican Bob Thomas by 73 Votes in a Race that went to a Recount.
The Court Hearing comes a day after Republican David Yancey Won a different Seat when his Name was drawn from a Bowl.
Thursday’s drawing of lots took place after an Election, Recount, and Legal Battle between Yancey, the Incumbent, and Democratic Challenger Shelley Simonds ended in a Tie.
The Hearing is the latest Chapter in a November Election, fueled by Voter Anger directed at Republican President Trump, that saw Democrats wipe out a 66-34 Advantage held by Republicans in the House.
That Advantage is now down to 51-49.
If Simonds pursued a Recount, if wouldn’t be Complete before the 2018 Session starts and neither would be Seated until a Winner was finalized. That would still allow Republicans to Elect a Speaker and make Committee Assignments based on a 50-49 Advantage.
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