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Report: Smith concedes Ore. Senate race

Published: Nov. 6, 2008 at 1:02 PM

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PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Sen. Gordon Smith, R-Ore., has called Democratic challenger Jeff Merkley Thursday to concede the race and end his 12-year Senate career.

The (Portland) Oregonian said Merkley was expected to declare victory in the hotly contested race later in the day.

The Oregonian said a Merkley aide confirmed the call.

Merkley's win means Oregon will have two Democrats in the Senate for the first time in some 40 years.

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