Tightening in Virginia, 1757 votes separate Webb and Allen
This race is within a tenth of a percent. Webb 49.36% Allen 49.44%.
A recount is likely, since 1% is the threshhold.
This Senate seat won't be settled for days. It brings the reported FBI investigation of voter intimidation in that state right onto the main stage.
UPDATE 11:16
WEBB LEADS
Virginia is the most gerrymandered state in the Union, the only statewide office up for election was Jim Webb taking on the incumbent George Allen. Allen led all evening. But with 99% of the vote in, Webb now leads by 2%, less than 6,000 votes of 2.3 million, and may win without a recount.
A recount is likely, since 1% is the threshhold.
This Senate seat won't be settled for days. It brings the reported FBI investigation of voter intimidation in that state right onto the main stage.
UPDATE 11:16
WEBB LEADS
Virginia is the most gerrymandered state in the Union, the only statewide office up for election was Jim Webb taking on the incumbent George Allen. Allen led all evening. But with 99% of the vote in, Webb now leads by 2%, less than 6,000 votes of 2.3 million, and may win without a recount.