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November 6, 2008

Dem. Appears Victorious in Oregon Senate Race
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Nine congressional races remain undecided with vote counting still
underway. In Oregon, Democratic candidate Jeff Merkley is expected to
win a close race against the incumbent Republican Senator Gordon Smith.
Merkley held a 4,000-vote lead late Wednesday night. Thousands of
uncounted votes are expected to favor Merkley, as most come from
Democratic strongholds. The Oregonian newspaper has already declared him
the winner. Final results are expected later today.



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