RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia was locked in a tight race with GOP challenger Ed Gillespie, a contest many thought the incumbent would easily win.
Returns tabulated by The Associated Press late Tuesday showed the race in Virginia was too close to call. That didn't stop Warner from declaring victory and promising to work with Republicans, who took control of the Senate.
Gillespie told his supporters to be patient and told them he would have a better idea of the outcome Wednesday.
The race was surprisingly close. It never drew much attention or spending from national Republicans because they believed Warner would hold the seat.