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Begich Pushes Lead Over Stevens to 1,022

Incumbent's safer regions counted Friday; still 24,000 ballots to go

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 15, 2008 7:48 AM CST

(Newser) – In the Alaska senatorial race, Democrat Mark Begich has stretched his lead over GOP stalwart (and convicted felon) Ted Stevens to 1,022, with over 90% of votes counted, the Anchorage Daily News reports. Some 24,000 ballots remain to be tallied, but yesterday’s... Read full story »

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Begich Pushes Lead Over Stevens to 1,022

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