A Richmond City Council race has ended in a tie.
“After we canvassed every eligible ballot, each candidate has received, it’s a tied vote, 1,921 to 1,921,” said
According to a city resolution, the city clerk shall place the name of each candidate in a sealed unmarked envelope and the tie vote shall be broken by lot.
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