Breaking: Watch live: Officials to draw winner of contested Virginia race from a bowl

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   The winner of a crucial Virginia House of Delegates race will be decided Thursday by a drawing after judges rejected the Democratic candidate's challenge of a vote that could have broken the tie. The names of Republican incumbent David Yancey and Democratic challenger Shelly Simonds will each be printed on pieces of paper and placed in a ceramic bowl. One name will be drawn, and the winner will claim the 94th district seat in Newport News. If Yancey wins, the GOP will retain its majority by 51-49. A victory for Simonds splits the House 50-50. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM   Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108