Sen. Kelly Ayotte just conceded to Gov. Maggie Hassan in New Hampshire, in an extremely tight race that saw each candidate winning 48 percent of the vote. Republicans will continue to hold the majority in the Senate with 52 seats.
Ayotte concedes to Hassan in #NHSEN: "It has been a tremendous privilege to serve New Hampshire in the Senate."
— Ali Rogin (@AliRogin) November 9, 2016
Did we mention the race was extremely tight?
For those still counting, AP has Democrat Maggie Hassan leading GOP Sen. Kelly Ayotte by less than 900 votes in New Hampshire this am.
— Kristina L. Peterson (@kristinapet) November 9, 2016
THIS JUST IN: #nhsen certified results by Sec. of State's office put @GovernorHassan 1,023 votes ahead of @KellyAyotte #nhpolitics pic.twitter.com/iyUt1deVZG
— Paul Steinhauser (@steinhauserNH1) November 9, 2016
https://twitter.com/JoePerticone/status/796406708499259392
Ayotte concedes #nhsen; Rs looking at a 52-48 majority
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) November 9, 2016
Inbox: Kelly Ayotte Concedes New Hampshire Senate Race pic.twitter.com/gw2mJjTMVk
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) November 9, 2016
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No recount. @KellyAyotte concedes #nhsen race to @Maggie_Hassan #nhpolitics via @jdistaso pic.twitter.com/VfhU9QWtMD
— WMUR TV (@WMUR9) November 9, 2016
Ayotte concedes. Republicans will have 52 Senate seats. pic.twitter.com/PXzOxjG9Cz
— Josh Kraushaar (@HotlineJosh) November 9, 2016
Classy lady.
— Ted Smith (@PapaTUtah) November 9, 2016
Tough race between two first-rate pols. https://t.co/hirxlIVc1x
— Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) November 9, 2016
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— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) October 4, 2016