It now appears like my Facebook friend Tom Perriello has succesfully pulled off a major political upset in the fifth congressional district of Virginia by unseating Cong. Virgil Goode (R-Va), a person who I disdain, by 745 votes.
A recount is expected in late November, but it looks the votes will hold up.
Perriello is a lawyer and activist from Charlottesville, VA., who has been involved with many faith organizations and charities.
With Perriello's win, the Democrats have picked up three seats in Congress from Virginia, which means Virginia will now have six Democrats and five Republicans on The Hill.
The fifth district race was reportedly the closest one in the country and it recieved national media attention.
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