Martha McSally finally concedes in Arizona Senate race against Mark Kelly
by Naomi Lim, Political Reporter |
| November 13, 2020 03:51 PM
For the second time in two years, Arizona Republican Sen. Martha McSally has conceded a Senate race.
"With nearly all the votes counted, I called Mark Kelly this morning to congratulate him on winning this race," McSally wrote in a statement Friday.
The Associated Press called the special election for the last two years of the late Republican Sen. John McCain's term in favor of retired astronaut Kelly, a Democrat, nine days ago. Kelly, the husband of former Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, won by roughly 2 percentage points, 51% to 49%.
"While falling short, I am deeply humbled to have received the second most votes ever cast by Arizonans for a statewide race," McSally said. "I am thankful for the more than 1.6 million Arizonans who voted for me and everyone who dedicated their time, resources, and prayers to our campaign."
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