GOP rout on in Virginia congressional races

Carleton Bryant The Washington Times - November 2, 2010, 08:49PM

Republican challenger Morgan Griffith defeated Democratic Rep. Rick Boucher in Virginia’s 9th Congressional District. With 69 percent of precincts reporting, Mr. Griffith had 52 percent of the vote, and Mr. Boucher 46 percent.

Fox News declared Republican Robert Hurt the victor over Democratic Rep. Tom Perriello in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. With 65 percent of precincts reporting, Mr. Hurt had 53 percent of the vote, and Mr. Boucher 45 percent.

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Carleton Bryant

Carleton Bryant is a senior editor at The Washington Times, where he oversees the National and Metropolitan desks. He also serves as the newsroom’s internship coordinator. He has served as an assistant managing editor; a National, Metropolitan and Features desk editor; an assistant National desk editor; and a reporter on the National and Metro desks.