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Race to the Senate
Virginia Senate race appears headed for a recount with candidates locked in a dead heat.

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Virginia Notebook
Democrats Get a Wake-Up Call That State's Red Hasn't Faded
RICHMOND - After they won control of the state Senate last month, Virginia Democrats were confident about their potential for future successes, even in Republican-leaning areas.
 

Va. U.S. Senate  (KEY RACE)
CandidateVotes%
Jim Webb (D) 1,172,671 49.6
George Allen * (R) 1,165,440 49.3
Glenda Parker (IG) 26,106 1.1
Key: * Incumbent | Red Checkmark Winner
Precincts: 100.0% | Updated: 5:04 PM ET | Source: AP
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Post Survey

Allen's once sizable lead has been whittled away, especially in the Washington suburbs, as he and Webb have battled over Iraq, character and race.

Post Interview With James Webb

In an Oct. 17, interview with Washington Post editors and reporters, Virginia Democratic Senate candidate James Webb discusses his view on politicizing military service, the party shift and his highly publicized Naval Academy article.
• Audio: Reluctant to Trumpet Duty
• Audio: A Party Shift
• Audio: Naval Academy Article

Note: Webb's opponent, Republican George Allen declined a similar interview.

Campaign Video

Gilmore Announces Bid for U.S. Senate: Two Former Governors Could Face Off (Post, November 20, 2007, Page B01)
 
Republicans Hang On After Gains by Democrats (Post, November 15, 2007, Page VA05)
 
ELECTIONS: In Last Push, Both Parties Have Same Focus: Turnout (Post, November 2, 2007, Page B01)
 
A Few Races Could Swing The Assembly: N.Va., Tidewater Campaigns Are Key (Post, November 1, 2007, Page VA18)
 
Fairfax Races Seen As Crucial To Senate: Results Could Alter Northern Va.'s Clout (Post, October 21, 2007, Page A01)
 
Va. Poll Gives Mark Warner Wide Lead in Senate Race (Post, October 12, 2007, Page A01)
 
Democrats Seek Vindication of Loudoun's Shift (Post, October 9, 2007, Page B01)
 
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