Politics

Democrat Declared Winner in Virginia AG Race

May have been one of closest in state's history

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The state Board of Elections on Monday certified Democrat Mark Herring as the winner of the Nov. 5 election for Virginia attorney general, even as the board chairman raised questions about the "integrity" of the vote tallies.

A recount seems likely in the closest-ever statewide election in Virginia history, although the losing candidate did not immediately call for one.