Va. House Dem. rescinds concession of 91st District seat

[Yonnie3]

I've only seen one source on this. This race is close enough for a recount request in Virginia.

Va. House Dem. rescinds concession of 91st District seat

Dick Uliano | [e-mail]

November 6, 2021, 2:44 PM

Virginia House Delegate Martha Mugler, a Democrat representing the 91st House District, who conceded Tuesday’s election to her Republican challenger A.C. Cardoza, is now backpedaling on that concession.

Her Friday concession had prompted Virginia House Speaker Eilieen Filler-Corn to concede that Republicans had won enough seats to win control of the House of Delegates.

But on Saturday, Mugler said that she was made aware of an error that could cause a significant shift in the count. In a brief written statement, Mugler said she wanted to “make sure that every vote is fairly and accurately counted,” and she asked that the process be given time to ensure accuracy.

According to the Virginia Department of Elections, just 94 votes separates the two candidates — A.C Cardoza with 13,741 votes and Martha Mugler with 13,647 votes.

Mugler represents a district in the Hampton Roads area.

https://wtop.com/virginia/2021/11/a-va-house-dem-who-conceded-now-casts-doubt-of-election-result/

[ColinC]

1. Hopeful that error keeps the Dems in control of the house!

[Celerity]

3. There is no longer a way for Dems to keep control. The Rethugs, as it stands, have control 52- 48

Mugler and Alex Askew have recounts, but even if they win both, it ends up tied 50-50.

The Rethugs flipped the US House equivalent of 52 seats (if these 2 recounts end up with the results staying the same) and flipped every major state-wide office in VA.

[ColinC]

4. Ehhh yeah

Hoping those races go the right way so the gop doesn't get control of the house...

[Yonnie3]

2. A twitter thread about this

It was at 184 votes difference. Mailed in ballots? That wouldn't be an error.

Link to tweet