Democrat in tied Va. House race says she will challenge disputed ballot in court

[Fred Sanders]

11. Yes. Meaning the complex proceeding recount result can not be appealed. It was.

"H. The recount proceeding shall be final and not subject to appeal."

The court was supposed to certify the recount but did not until after the full procedure for the recount had been done and no further objections. Then at the last minute came a challenge to one ballot. Should be too late, the challengers had a fair hearing.

"At the conclusion of the recount of all precincts, after allowing the parties to inspect the questioned ballots, and after hearing arguments, the court shall rule on the validity of all questioned ballots and votes. After determining all matters pertaining to the recount and redetermination of thevote as raised by the parties, the court shall certify to the State Board andthe electoral board or boards (a) the vote for each party to the recount anddeclare the person who received the higher number of votes to be nominated orelected, as appropriate, or (b) the votes for and against the question and declare the outcome of the referendum."