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November 06, 2008

Perriello’s lead grows larger in 5th District count
Perriello’s lead grows larger in 5th District count

The lead for Democrat Tom Perriello in the 5th District race just got substantially larger, according to a 2:05 p.m. update by the State Board of Elections.

Perriello’s lead grows by slight margin
Perriello’s lead grows by slight margin

The race remains far too close to call. A recount is likely.



November 05, 2008

City bows to Falls Church in turnout wager

Though voter numbers were the highest Charlottesville has ever seen during an election, city officials conceded defeat Wednesday in a turnout challenge against Falls Church — and will soon be sending a wagered souvenir bust up to the Northern Virginia city.

Race for 5th remains up in the air
Race for 5th remains up in the air

The Charlottesville region might not know which candidate won Tuesday’s hard-fought 5th District congressional race until sometime in December.

5th District still a tossup
5th District still a tossup

- “We’re ecstatic about where we are in the race,” Tom Perriello said.

- “This is a tight election and we are pleased to be ahead,” Virgil Goode said.

UPDATE: Goode leading Perriello with one precinct left

In the 5th Congressional District, incumbent Virgil H. Goode Jr. is leading challenger Tom Perriello this morning, with one precinct left to report.

Slideshow: Election Day 2008

Photos from Election Day 2008. 

Discuss: Election forum thread

Democrats have won big races in both Virginia and nationally. Barack Obama became the nation’s first African-American President. Mark Warner was elected to the US Senate. Tom Perriello is holding onto a narrow margin over 12 year republican incumbent Virgil Goode. What are your thoughts on this election?



November 04, 2008

Council backs regional transit

Charlottesville officials have unanimously backed enabling legislation that would allow the creation of a regional transit authority.

City allocates $150,000 to affordable housing

The first chunk of this year’s Charlottesville’s Hou-sing Fund now has a place to live.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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