Virginia votes for redistricting by narrow margin. Eastern Shore counties outcome split.
(From Shore Daily news reports)
In Tuesday’s referendum, Northampton voted narrowly yes in the effort to redistrict the state. Accomack voted no.
In Accomack County, 46% of registered voters participated. Of those, 58% voted “no,” totaling 6,963 votes, while 42% voted “yes,” with 5,085 votes.
In Accomack County 58% of the voters voted no. The vote total was 6963. The yes votes represented 42% or 5085. 46% of Accomack County registered voters participated in the referendum.
In Northampton, 51% of the registered voters participated. 2628 voted yes and 2478 voted no,
These totals included early votes and mail in ballots,
Statewide AP reported a razor thin victory for Yes. Yes got 51% and no received 49%.
