George Allen , incumbent Republican Senator from Virginia, conceded the state's mid-term election to Democratic challenger Jim Webb on Thursday. Democrats have now gained the six seats needed by the party to hold majority control of the Senate. "The people of Virginia have spoken, they have spoken in a closely divided voice. We have two 49ers," Allen said during the afternoon press conference in Arlington . Allen garnered 49.25\% of the vote, compared to the 49.55\% who supported Webb. "I do not wish to cause more rancor by protracted litigation that would not, in my opinion, alter the results." The state constitutional amendment banning recognition of same-sex marriage supported by Allen, but opposed by Webb and Governor Tim Kaine , and most Northern Virginians, worked against Allen in the election.
 , incumbent Republican Senator from Virginia, conceded the state's mid-term election to Democratic challenger on Thursday. Democrats have now gained the six seats needed by the party to hold majority control of the Senate. "The people of Virginia have spoken, they have spoken in a closely divided voice. We have two 49ers," Allen said during the afternoon press conference in . Allen garnered 49.25\% of the vote, compared to the 49.55\% who supported Webb. "I do not wish to cause more rancor by protracted litigation that would not, in my opinion, alter the results." The state constitutional amendment banning recognition of same-sex marriage supported by Allen, but opposed by Webb and Governor , and most Northern Virginians, worked against Allen in the election.
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