Story highlights The Democrat appeared to have defeated the Republican by one vote on TuesdayThe race is now tied at 11,608 votes for each candidate(CNN) A single ballot has put the control of the Virginia House chamber back in limbo for the second time in one week, and next Wednesday morning, the balance of power will be settled in a random drawing. Simonds appeared to have defeated her Republican opponent by one vote on Tuesday — a remarkably razor thin margin that would have prevented Republicans from controlling the House, giving Democrats an equal amount of seats. copy of the ballot was obtained by The Virginian-Pilot, showing that a fine slash mark was written through the bubble marking Simonds. The panel ruled this ballot should go to the Republican. The rest of the votes on the ballot were for Republicans.

Source: CNN December 21, 2017 15:56 UTC