Updated Dec 13, 2017

Results from Alabama as Jones defeats Moore

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Data: Decision Desk HQ; Graphic: Chris Canipe, Lazaro Gamio and Gerald Rich / Axios

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.
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