Al Franken of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (affiliated with US Democratic Party ), has formally won the United States Senate seat representing Minnesota, which had been contested ever since the November 4, 2008 election . Al Franken in 2008 The Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday declared that Franken had won the most votes in the election and was entitled to have the election certified by Governor Tim Pawlenty . Pawlenty has said he will shortly sign the formal document. Franken's opponent, incumbent Norm Coleman of the Republican Party , quickly conceded after the court ruling. Coleman, in his concession, congratulated Franken and said, "The Supreme Court of Minnesota has spoken. I respect its decision and I will abide by its result." Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said that he expects Franken to be seated next week after the weekend, which is longer due to the upcoming Independence Day holiday. Prior to entering politics, Al Franken was known for his work on Saturday Night Live and as host of The Al Franken Show on Air America Media , as well as for some film and literary work.
of the (affiliated with ), has formally won the United States Senate seat representing Minnesota, which had been contested ever since the November 4, 2008 . Al Franken in 2008 The on Tuesday declared that Franken had won the most votes in the election and was entitled to have the election certified by Governor . Pawlenty has said he will shortly sign the formal document. Franken's opponent, incumbent of the , quickly conceded after the court ruling. Coleman, in his concession, congratulated Franken and said, "The Supreme Court of Minnesota has spoken. I respect its decision and I will abide by its result." Senate Majority Leader said that he expects Franken to be seated next week after the weekend, which is longer due to the upcoming holiday. Prior to entering politics, Al Franken was known for his work on and as host of on , as well as for some film and literary work.
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