Posted: Wednesday, 05 November 2008 5:13PM
It's Not Over: Goode Vs. Perriello Still Up In The Air
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The numbers have been changing all day in the 5th District congressional race between Republican Virgil Goode and Democrat Tom Perriello, and it's still too close to call. The State Board of Elections is now reporting Perriello in the lead with a 31 vote margin, and CNN is now reporting that Perriello is ahead by 81 votes. The numbers have been fluctuating as provisional ballots are reported from across the district as well as some cases of human error, such as a recent jump for Perriello based on a miscount in Lunenburg County. Goode says many factors come into play when considering provisional ballots. The localities that make up the 5th District have electoral boards that must certify their results. The State Board of Elections meets November 24th when the issue of a recount will be addressed. State law calls for a mandatory recount when the separation in the vote total is less than one-half of one percent.
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