 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. Senate Majority Leader  said that he expects Franken to be seated next week after the weekend, which is longer due to the upcoming holiday. Related news 
Al Franken of the (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 . 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. 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 holiday. Related news Sister links
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