Republican Robert Hurt Defeats Tom Perriello in Virginia’s 5th District

Republican Robert Hurt Defeats Tom Perriello in Virginia’s 5th District

In Virginia’s 5th Congressional District, incumbent freshman Democrat Tom Perriello, elected in 2008 as part of the Barack Obama wave, was defeated by Virginia state Sen. Robert Hurt whose campaign slogan was “A Proven Conservative with Virginia Values.” This district was one of the most hotly contested and closely watched House races in the nation, featuring a last minute campaign visit by President Obama.
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