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In a result that seemed unthinkable just weeks ago, Democrat Doug Jones defeated Republican Roy Moore to claim the Senate seat held until recently by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Moore's campaign collapsed following accusations of child sexual assault against him.
- Black turnout was much higher than anticipated. In deeply conservative areas, it lagged far behind.
- Go Deeper: 10 Big Things to know about the race ; How the Republican Party came back to Roy Moore
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