Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin‘s 17-year-old son tried to vote during the gubernatorial election held this week, Washington Post reported on Friday. Democratic leaders in the state conceded that Republicans have won control of the House of Delegates. 

As per the report, Youngkin’s son, who is underage, tried to vote in Tuesday’s election and then tried a second time to cast a ballot even after being told he was ineligible. The Republican candidate, a former private equity executive, defeated former Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe. The USA Today called the result. 

Youngkin’s son, according to Washington Post’s report that cites an interview with the Great Falls Library precinct captain, Jennifer Chanty, attempted to vote at a polling station there. He showed his driver’s license as proof of identity. Chanty said that the 17-year-old was told that he was ineligible to vote and authorities offered to help him register for a future election, but he declined and walked out. 

The teenager returned 20 minutes later, the Post reports. He tried again, saying he had a 17-year-old friend who was allowed to vote, but he was again turned away. 

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The teenager broke no laws because he represented himself truthfully and caused no disruption, officials told the Washington Post.

Virginia House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn issued a statement acknowledging the GOP majority shortly after Democratic Del. Martha Mugler conceded defeat in a tight race against Republican challenger A.C. Cordoza in the 91st House district, located in Virginia’s Hampton Roads region. With Mugler’s concession, Republicans now expect to hold at least 51 seats in the 100-member chamber.

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“While the results of the election were not in our favor, our work for the people of Virginia goes on,” said Filler-Corn.

Garren Shipley, a spokesman for House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert, said Filler-Corn called Gilbert on Friday. “The House Republican caucus appreciates her pledge to a smooth transition to the incoming majority,” Shipley said.

With inputs from the Associated Press