Politics & Government
165 Votes Wins Virginia's Attorney General Race
Recount likely after State Board of Elections certifies results.
By Greg Hambrick
State Sen. Mark Herring (D-Loudoun) has been elected Virginia's next Attorney General, according to results certified by the Virginia State Board of Elections Monday, The Washington Post reported.
State Sen. Mark Herring (D-Loudoun) has been elected Virginia's next Attorney General, according to results certified by the Virginia State Board of Elections Monday, The Washington Post reported.
The difference? Just 165 votes out of more than 2 million, with Herring finishing at 1,103,777 votes and state Sen. Mark Obenshain finishing with 1,103,612.
“I am gratified that the State Board of Elections today certified me the winner of a close but fair election,” Herring said in a statement. “I look forward to serving the people of Virginia as Attorney General.”
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