50-50 split possible in House will mean power sharing says local delegate Gene Marrano December 20, 2017 1 minute read A delegates race recount in Newport News first flipped to Democrats has now been declared a tie – but several recounts could still mean a 50-50 split along party lines – and a new political reality as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Fitzpatrick: Changes coming to 611 excursionsNext: Bedrosian says he has “no regrets” at last board meeting Related Stories Delegate Franklin holds first town hall in Blacksburg as elected official Web Staff March 2, 2026 0 U.S., Israel launch combat operations in Iran Gene Marrano February 28, 2026 0 Roanoke County secures $6.3 million for McAfee Knob trailhead upgrades Web Staff February 27, 2026 0