Hearing Yet To Be Scheduled For Virginia House Democrat In Tied Race

Shelly Simonds candidate for the 94th District of Del. David Yancy talks about the ballot recount Monday November 13, 2017 after the announcement that the provisional ballot count gave Yancy a 10 vote lead.
In this Monday, Nov. 13, 2017 photo, Shelly Simonds, the Demoractic candidate for the 94th District, talks in Newport News, Va. about the ballot recount about the provisional ballot count. The state's provisional bal... In this Monday, Nov. 13, 2017 photo, Shelly Simonds, the Demoractic candidate for the 94th District, talks in Newport News, Va. about the ballot recount about the provisional ballot count. The state's provisional ballot count started Monday, Nov. 12, 2017, and could determine which political party controls the House of Delegates. In the 94th District. Incumbent Republican Del. David Yancey is holding onto a 13-vote lead over Simonds. (Rob Ostermaier/The Daily Press via AP) MORE LESS
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A court has so far not scheduled a hearing for a Virginia House candidate who asked it to declare her the winner of a race that may determine party control in the chamber.

Cheryl Penny is chief deputy clerk for Newport News Circuit Court. She said Wednesday that scheduling a hearing would take time if the three-judge panel calls for one. Two judges live in other parts of the state.

Democrat Shelly Simonds has asked the court to reconsider last week’s decision to tie the race between her and Republican incumbent David Yancey. The outcome would either help Republicans maintain control of the chamber or force a power-sharing agreement with Democrats.

If the court declines to intervene, the state elections board will determine the winner by drawing names from a bowl.

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