Proceedings when court decides no valid election has been held

Va. Code Ann. § 24.2-812, under Chapter 8. Recounts and Contested Elections..

Va. Code Ann. § 24.2-812

If the court decides that there has been no valid election of any person, it shall declare the election void and the vacancy shall be filled in conformity with §§ 24.2-226 and 24.2-227.