A three-judge panel overseeing a recount in a close Virginia Beach state House race has upheld the Republican candidate’s victory.
The decision on Friday reaffirms the GOP’s takeover of the chamber. The certified results from the Nov. 2 election showed Republicans leading in 52 districts out of 100.
After Democrats requested recounts in two races, that left open the remote possibility of a 50-50 split.
The second recount is still expected to proceed next week. But Democrats no longer have a shot at undoing the GOP’s majority after the judges certified that Republican Karen Greenhalgh had won the 85th House District.