Random Name Drawing To Determine Winner Of Tied Virginia House Race

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — As election officials set about to break a tie in one Virginia House race and recount the votes in another, it’s far from clear yet whether Republicans or Democrats will have control of the chamber next year.

Elections officials are expected to draw names at random on Dec. 27 to settle a declared tie in the 94th District in Newport News. Meanwhile, a recount and federal lawsuit may settle a crucial Fredericksburg-area district where about many voters were given the wrong ballots.