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November 04, 2008
Cantor wins in 7th by resounding margin
U.S. Rep. Eric I. Cantor, R-Henrico, will return to Washington for a fifth term representing voters in Virginia’s 7th District.
Local turnout high; city sees machine glitch
Neither long lines, nor a drizzling rain nor overcast sky nor even a computer glitch kept voters away from appointed polling places.
Mid-day voter turnout heavy in region
Voters continue to stream to polling places in the Charlottesville region and across Virginia.
County and city turnout ‘very busy’
“We’ve processed 1,979.5 voters per hour between 6 a.m. and 1 p.m.,” said Rick Sincere, chairman of Charlottesville Electoral Board. “It’s been very busy.”
Slideshow: 5th District candidate Tom Perriello
Tom Perriello, the Democratic candidate for the US House of Representative from Virginia’s 5th Congressional District casts his vote Tuesday at Meriwether Lewis elementary school in Ivy, VA.
Video: Early lines at Agnor - Hurt Elementary
Well over 200 people lined Agnor-Hurt Elementary School sidewalks waiting to vote in the early mroning hours of November 4th, 2008.
Blog: “If you can’t spell…..How can you count?“
OK, so I’m not very literary. Just because you’re neither literary nor literate is any reason to be precluded from voting.
Official line on voting is to expect a wait
Updated: 11:30 a.m. Voters walk the line to make their choices
November 03, 2008
Charlottesville neighborhoods back dredging
Charlottesville neighborhoods are getting behind the fight to pursue dredging of the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir, adding to a growing group of residents expressing dissatisfaction with the region’s long-term water supply plan.
Time to decide: Virginia heads to the polls
A record-breaking number of voters are expected to head to the polls in the Charlottesville region today, casting a ballot for president, U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.
November 02, 2008
McIntire Park plans lead to blame game
A YMCA in McIntire Park, planning done by the city and proposals to light Darden Towe’s three softball fields have all contributed to the confusion surrounding the loss of the treasured fields, resulting in almost nonstop finger-pointing and questions of what brought on their elimination.
October 31, 2008
Goode objects to ad with NRA rating claim
U.S. Rep. Virgil H. Goode Jr., R-Rocky Mount, is accusing the campaign of his challenger, Democrat Tom Perriello, of embellishing his support from the National Rifle Association.
Danville paper backs Goode opponent for 1st time
Democrat Tom Perriello of Ivy won the endorsement of the Danville Register & Bee on Friday
New Mexico governor visits area for Obama
Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama may be ahead in the polls nationally and in Virginia, but New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has one piece of advice for Obama’s Charlottesville-area supporters: The election isn’t over yet.
Warner maintains lead over Gilmore
Former Gov. Mark R. Warner continues to hold a colossal lead over former Gov. Jim Gilmore in the race to replace John W. Warner in the U.S. Senate.
M-D Poll: Warner maintains 29 point lead
Of 625 registered voters in Virginia, 61 percent favored Warner, compared with 32 percent for Gilmore, according to a new poll by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research.
October 30, 2008
Carpetbagger allegations, gay film intensify 5th District campaign
The race between U.S. Rep. Virgil H. Goode Jr., R-Rocky Mount, and Democratic challenger Tom Perriello continued to intensify Thursday
October 29, 2008
Residents: Raise quality, not taxes
Residents gave Albemarle officials some free advice Wednesday night: Focus on improving government efficiency before considering tax increases.
Voters with campaign garb could face charges
Voters at polling places who refuse to remove buttons, T-shirts or other apparel with political messages will face possible misdemeanor charges, local election officials said Wednesday.
McCain’s mother visits regional GOP office
Republican presidential nominee John McCain’s 96-year-old mother dropped by the Charlottesville region’s GOP campaign office Wednesday
Democrats give Perriello a boost
Democrat Tom Perriello’s bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Virgil H. Goode Jr., R-Rocky Mount, is getting a sizable last-minute cash infusion.
Campaign jingle hits airwaves
The campaign of Democrat Tom Perriello has debuted a new radio ad running throughout the 5th District that features the campaign’s official bluegrass band, the Perriello Pickers.
Presidential surrogates plan area stops
Roberta McCain will be featured at a “Virginia Victory and Volunteer Appreciation Rally” at 6 p.m. at the GOP campaign office in the Albemarle Square shopping center.
October 28, 2008
Goode, Perriello clash days before election
DANVILLE — With one week remaining before voters head to the polls, U.S. Rep. Virgil H. Goode Jr., R-Rocky Mount, and Democratic challenger Tom Perriello clashed Tuesday night in the third and final debate of a fiercely contested campaign.
October 27, 2008
Goode’s press secretary steps down
U.S. Rep. Virgil Goode announced Monday that press secretary C. Linwood Duncan no longer works for him.
Cantor, Hartke enter final stretch in 7th
MADISON — With one week to go before Election Day, U.S. Rep. Eric I. Cantor, R-Henrico, and his Democratic challenger Anita Hartke are making a final push for votes in the 7th District.
October 25, 2008
Warner coming to city ahead of election
Former Gov. Mark R. Warner will appear in Charlottesville on Monday to kick off the Democrats’ final push to turn out votes for the Nov. 4 election.
Cantor to visit area on campaign swing
U.S. Rep. Eric I. Cantor, R-Henrico, will swing through the Charlottes-ville region on Monday as part of a seven-stop campaign tour.
October 22, 2008
Show of authority
Local officials say they are certain that myriad transit and transportation projects could be funded by way of tax increases — but particulars remain a mystery.
Obama edging rival McCain in statewide poll
Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has taken a slight lead among Virginia voters, pulling ahead of Republican John McCain in the past two weeks, a new statewide poll has found.

