Democrat Doug Jones pulls off unlikely Alabama Senate win over Roy Moore in blow to Trump

Republican politician loses race following campaign mired in controversy

Doug Jones secures historic win in race for Alabama Senate seat
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Democrat Doug Jones has defeated Roy Moore in Alabama’s Senate election, narrowly winning by 49.7% to 48.6%, with 99% of the vote counted.

It is the first time in 25 years a Democrat has been successful in Alabama.

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