Democrat Doug Jones’ historic victory over Republican Roy Moore is declared official as Alabama election officials certify him the winner of the special Senate election earlier this month, despite claims of voter irregularities from his opponent.
Jones defeated Moore on December 12 by about 22,000 votes in a stunning victory in a deeply red state. It was the first Democratic Senate victory in a quarter-century in Alabama. Moore was dogged by accusations of sexual misconduct involving teenage girls that occurred decades ago.
Doug Jones (L) and Roy Moore (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP, Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP)
The state’s former chief justice refused to concede and even filed a last-ditch lawsuit hours before the certification, but a judge rejected his claims. Alabama election officials also found no evidence of voting irregularities.
A spokesman for Jones earlier called Moore’s lawsuit a “desperate attempt … to subvert the will of the people.”
“The election is over. It’s time to move on,” Sam Coleman wrote in an email.
— AP
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