Democrat Tom Perriello leads Republican Rep. Virgil H. Goode Jr. by more than 800 votes as local officials continue to examine ballots in a race that will determine whether Republicans maintain a majority of Virginia's House seats.

As of 3 p.m., the State Board of Elections lists the difference at 834 votes.

"As we've said all along, we feel confident that Tom Perriello will be declared the winner in this race,'' said Jessica Barba, a Perriello spokeswoman. "Our win margin has been growing wider as the results have been coming in from the official vote tally and now it appears that we now have a substantial lead in the race."

The State Board of Elections will certify election results Nov. 24. If the margin is less than 1 percent, the losing candidate can ask for a recount.

By Anita Kumar  |  November 6, 2008; 3:03 PM ET
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