US Senate complete as court backs disputed November election

WASHINGTON - A nearly eight-month dispute over Minnesota’s US Senate seat ended Tuesday, as the state’s highest court sanctioned the wafer-thin election victory of Democratic candidate Al Franken.

Franken: ‘So thrilled’ to finally be headed to Senate after Coleman concession in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — Democrat Al Franken says he’s “so thrilled” to finally be celebrating a victory after nearly eight months of recounts and courtroom fights in Minnesota’s Senate race.

Republican Norm Coleman concedes Minnesota Senate race, sending comedian Franken to Congress

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Republican Norm Coleman conceded to Democrat Al Franken in Minnesota’s contested Senate race Tuesday, hours after a unanimous state Supreme Court ruled the former “Saturday Night Live” comedian should be certified the winner.

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