We have a new senator for the state of Alaska. As of one thirty the ballot count of the Division of Elections has Begich with a lead of 2474 votes. As this encompasses the last of the vote counts, it is all over but the hand clapping and the shouting.
The results will now have to be certified but it remains to be seen if Stevens will challenge the results. The vote total is above the amount required to automatically trigger an recount. On a day of disapointments there is at least some good news.