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Recount Confirms Kim Taylor's Victory in Virginia House Race

Despite Taylor's win, Democrats retain control of Virginia House and Senate

  • Republican Kim Taylor confirmed as winner in Virginia House of Delegates race after a recount.
  • Taylor's victory margin was reduced by 25 votes in the recount, but she still led by 53 votes.
  • Democrat Kimberly Pope Adams conceded defeat after the recount.
  • Despite Taylor's win, Democrats will maintain a 51-49 majority in the new House session, ending two years of GOP control.
  • Democrats also retained their majority in the state Senate, meaning Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin will have to work with Democratic majorities to enact his legislative agenda.
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