RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Warner is holding a narrow lead over Republican Ed Gillespie, who surprised many by making the race so close.
With nearly all of the precincts reporting, Warner led by about 12,000 votes out of more than 2.1 million cast.
That margin is small enough to allow Gillespie to ask for a recount if he chooses.
An attorney for Warner said Wednesday there’s no chance a recount would affect enough votes to give Gillespie a victory.
The State Board of Elections will meet November 24 to certify the results.