The Democratic primary between the state legislature’s longest-serving member and a political newcomer is still undecided. 84-year-old state senator Doug Henry faced stiff opposition from attorney Jeff Yarbro, who is less than half his age.
Yarbro narrowly led the race until the very last precinct, when Henry pulled ahead by two votes. An ecstatic Henry burst into song.
Despite Henry’s happiness, the results are not final. The race now depends on an unknown number of provisional ballots. The Davidson County election commission will determine today if the ballots were cast by voters actually registered in the district.
Jeff Yarbro says he wants to see every vote verified.
“I think we need to get into the clearer light of day and see what exactly is happening and make sure provisional ballots are counted and counted accurately, and see where to go from there.”
The 33-year-old Yarbro won the majority of early votes, but Henry had a slight edge on election day.
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