Human Error Leads to State Election Turmoil in Virginia Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Empty chairs are seen at a polling place Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Alexandria, Va. Republican candidate for Virginia governor Ed Gillespie faces Democrat Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam in Tuesday's election. ( Alex Brandon / Associated Press ) Produced by Ethan Oberman Hosted by Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC