Murray wins as Rossi concedes

Murray emerges victorious within the race for the U.S. Senate seat from WA State. Dino Rossi, the Republican challenger, conceded the race. Dino entered into familiar waters as the vote appeared close. Rossi twice lost gubernatorial elections in close quarters to Gregoire within the Evergreen State. The third time had been nowhere close to a charm for Rosssi. Article resource – Third time is no charm as Rossi concedes to Patty Murray by Personal Money Store.

Patty Murray beats Dino Rossi

Patty Murray might very well have lost the election as it was a possibility when the race began. Exit polls showed that incumbent Senator Patty Murray was close to losing. She had nearly even votes for her and Republican challenger Dino Rossi. USA Today reports that Murray started to lead after ballots from one of the most populated county within the states, King County, started coming in. The race had been lost by Rossi which was known by Thursday evening. Thursday Murray in the Senate race had a 46,000 lead. This will be the fourth term for Murray. This is not the first time Dino Rossi has conceded a tight race. In 2004, he lost an incredibly close race with Christine Gregoire for governor of Washington state after two recounts and a law suit. He had been narrowly beaten again by Gregoire in 2008. A 3rd loss for Rossi is disappointing. He seemed upset.

Voting blue for the red state

Washington state is considered a Democrat stronghold, but that is misleading. Hardly any state territories voted for Murray. This is how she won the 2010 election. Murray was voted for in less than 10 counties. The Democrat territory is where most of Washington state's population is. Most of Washington state will vote Republican although Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia and I-5 corridor to Portland vote Democrat switching the polls.

Majority to senate

In the Senate, you will find 51 Democrat seats and 47 Republican leaving the Democrats in majority. Also in office are two independent senators. They caucus with Democrats generally though.

Info from

USA Today

usatoday.com/news/politics/2010-11-02-wa-full-election-results_N.htm

CNN

cnn.com/ELECTION/2010/results/state/#WA