Ted Stevens Loses

...his senate seat, which he'd held since before I was born and almost held again despite recent felony convictions, to Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich, bringing the Democrats within two seats of a filibuster-proof majority.
Mr. Stevens did not immediately concede the race. Presuming the results are certified, the senator could request a recount, but he would have to pay for it. (Link)

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