RICHMOND, Nov. 27 -- The Virginia State Board of Elections on Monday certified Democrat James Webb as the winner of one of the closest U.S. Senate races in state history, making official what his opponent, Republican Sen. George Allen, conceded was true 48 hours after the election ended. -
Va. Makes It Official: Victory Is Webb's
RICHMOND, Nov. 27 -- The Virginia State Board of Elections on Monday certified Democrat James Webb as the winner of one of the closest U.S. Senate races in state history, making official what his opponent, Republican Sen. George Allen, conceded was true 48 hours after the election ended.-
By Michael D. Shear