Republican Roy Moore did not concede to Democrat Doug Jones in the US Senate race as he addressed supporters Tuesday in Montgomery, Alabama -- even after CNN and other networks projected Jones the winner and Jones declared victory.
"When the vote is this close ... it's not over," Moore said.
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill told CNN that, while results are not yet certified, it is highly likely Jones will be the winner.
Shortly after Jones was projected to be the winner, President Trump tweeted, "Congratulations to Doug Jones on a hard fought victory. The write-in votes played a very big factor, but a win is a win."
Catch up on other election headlines:
- Source close to White House: 'It's devastating for the President'
- Analysis: 5 takeaways from Doug Jones' massive victory
- Charles Barkley: 'This is a wake-up call for Democrats'
- Doug Jones' future Senate colleagues prepare for his arrival
- Jones may not take office until 2018
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