The recount court has proclaimed Democratic challenger Tom Perriello the victor over Republican incumbent Virgil Goode in the recount of the vote in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District.
“Having determined that Tom S. Perriello has received the highest number of votes, this court declares that he is elected as the representative of the 5th District,” Judge Timothy Sanner said, according to the Charlottesville Daily Progress.
By Peter Vieth
