Pat Toomey Holds Off Joe Sestak For Senate Seat In Pennsylvania

Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Tue, 11/02/2010 - 8:44pm

The GOP's Pat Toomey had held a strong lead over Joe Sestak through much of the campaign before a concerted push by Democrats, including President Obama, helped turn the race into a virtual dead heat in the final days.Former Congressman Pat Toomey has defeated Democrat Rep. Joe Sestak in Pennsylvania's Senate race, reclaiming the seat for Republicans 19 months after incumbent Arlen Specter abandoned the party.

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