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Democrat Merkley takes Oregon Senate seat

Nov. 6, 2008
Democrat Jeff Merkley is declaring victory over Republican incumbent Sen. Gordon Smith in the Oregon Senate race, moving Democrats one seat closer to a filibuster-proof majority in the body.
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