A tightly contested race in Virginia between one of America's most conservative congressmen and a challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump is too close to call, The Associated Press said Monday.
The chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., watches during a news conference near Manhattan criminal court, May 16, 2024, in New York. Former President Donald Trump has endorsed the Republican opponent of a Virginia congressman who …RICHMOND, Va. — A tightly contested race in Virginia between one of America’s most conservative congressmen and a challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump is too close to call, The Associated Press said Monday.
“Lynchburg is the big key. That can’t be certified. There’s no confidence in Lynchburg’s results,” Good said. The statement from the registrar’s office says the drop box, located inside the registrar’s office, was emptied out just before 1 p.m. on Election Day. But the box was not emptied again until Friday, June 21. Seven ballots were inside.
The department of elections said in an email Monday that it’s monitoring the situation in Lynchburg. The state elections board is currently scheduled to meet July 2 to certify the results.McGuire, who claimed victory on election night, issued a statement Monday thanking Good for his service and suggesting that a recount or a legal challenge would be pointless and divisive.
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