r/politics • u/slaysia • Dec 19 '17

Democrat wins Va. House seat in recount by single vote; creating 50-50 tie in legislature

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/democrat-wins-va-house-seat-in-recount-by-single-vote-creating-50-50-tie-in-legislature/2017/12/19/3ff227ae-e43e-11e7-ab50-621fe0588340_story.html?utm_term=.82f2b85b50fa
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u/elmohoo Dec 19 '17

This is my district! My vote counted! I canvassed for Shelley, and everyone I talked to, their vote counted, too!

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u/socialistbob Dec 19 '17

This election was won on the doors. I imagine there was a point when you were canvassing where you considered quitting or where you considered slowing down. If you hadn't of knocked on those extra couple doors then Shelley may have lost. Good work.

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u/snowflakelib Virginia Dec 19 '17

Fuck yes!

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u/Greyhaven7 Dec 20 '17

Hey, neighbor. Very proud to have voted with you. Thanks for your work.

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u/[deleted] Dec 20 '17

Same, also based off your username, wahoowa!

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u/TaijutsuAlchemist Dec 20 '17

Good job dude. Thank you for your vote.

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u/-rosa-azul- Virginia Dec 20 '17

Thank you for canvassing!! I'm a poll worker, and we love seeing a big turnout, especially for off-year elections. Your efforts really matter, no matter which candidate you canvass for.

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u/IAmA_Nerd_AMA Dec 20 '17

Thank you for your service!