Sentences with phrase «claiming victory in the race»

Democratic candidate Roy Cooper has claimed victory in this race, but as of Friday morning Republican Pat McCrory had not conceded and the result had not been officially recognized; with a 5,000 vote margin out of 4.7 million votes cast, the Associated Press reported it could be late next week before the winner is officially known.

Gipson, who claimed victory in the race three days before Saland conceded, will begin his two - year term in the Senate in January.

A former corruption prosecutor has claimed victory in the race to fill the vacant seat of former Senate Leader Dean Skelos, who was was ousted by a conviction on corruption charges — but his opponent says it's too close to call.

Democrat Bill Owens defeated Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman to claim victory in a race where an internal GOP fight drew national attention - and forced the party's candidate, Dede Scozzafava, out of the campaign.

Levine beat back a crowded field to claim victory in the race for Manhattan's 7th Council District.

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During an interview with CNN, Merrill, who voted for Moore, outlined some of the voter fraud claims his office has had to deal with in the weeks that followed Jones's surprise victory and Moore's refusal to concede the race.

It proved to be the decisive move for the race lead, as Newgarden went on to claim victory and take the lead in the drivers» standings.

Arsenal secured what could be a decisive win in the Premier League title race after claiming a 2 - 1 victory over Leicester City on Sunday.

He entered 185 races in total but never claimed a victory, despite being nicknamed «quick Nick».

Jockey Kent Desormeaux, aboard a 3 - year - old gelding named Judge Hammer, was cruising to victory in a claiming race at Hollywood Park last Dec. 11 when the horse inexplicably ducked and threw him just before the finish.

The forward scored the game - winning goal in a 2 - 1 victory over host Cosumnes Oaks to claim the outright lead in a tight Sierra Valley Conference race.

Jodie Stimpson claimed victory in the opening race of the World Triathlon Series in Abu Dhabi and then immediately set her sights on the Olympics.

Earning her fourth career World Triathlon Series victory and second consecutive win of the season, Flora Duffy (BER) claimed the 2017 Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds in a near - perfect race scenario.

The women's 100m was the final Diamond League race of the evening and long jumps specialist Tori Bowie continued the sort of form which saw her claim 200m victory in Eugene and a win over 100m in Rome clocking personal bests of 22.18 and 11.05 respectively.

This year's race will be Weir's 18th consecutive London Marathon — an event he has won six times — while he also claimed a number of victories in the Mini London Marathon as a junior.

Paterson also claimed the press is rooting for a Spitzer victory in the comptroller's race wondering what the media would do should he lose this fall.

Sen. Simcha Felder, the Brooklyn Democrat who has helped the Senate Republicans maintain control over the chamber since he was first elected in 2012, has decided to stay put for 2017, enabling the GOP to almost claim victory in the fight for the majority, despite two undecided races on Long Island.

They estimated high probabilities for a Clinton victory, even though some were more careful than others in claiming that the race would be very tight.

Rarely after losing a race can someone claim victory - but, I feel we did win last year, because conservative Republicans and Tea Party members sent a crystal clear message to GOP leaders in New York and Washington that choosing liberals to run as Republicans would not be taken lying down.

(CNN)-- Rep. Charlie Rangel, D - New York, who was first elected in 1971, claimed victory in what he says is his last race, looking like he'll survive a second straight narrow victory against the same opponent he faced two years ago when he barely kept his political career alive.

WASHINGTON — A few hours after Conor Lamb, the Pennsylvania Democrat, claimed victory in a House race with a vow to oppose his party's leader, Nancy Pelosi, the once - and - perhaps - future speaker was explaining to a group of female congressional candidates why she did not retire after 2016.

Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat, has claimed victory over Republican Chris McGrath in the race to fill the vacant Senate slot representing parts of Nassau County tonight.

The National Rifle Association's Political Victory Fund released a statement claiming victory over Bloomberg's Mayors Against Illegal Guns in a Nebraska mayoraVictory Fund released a statement claiming victory over Bloomberg's Mayors Against Illegal Guns in a Nebraska mayoravictory over Bloomberg's Mayors Against Illegal Guns in a Nebraska mayoral race.

In one of the most closely - watched races, Branford resident and political heir Ted Kennedy Jr., recently criticized for his campaign finance tactics, claimed victory for the Democrats in the open shoreline seat being vacated by Democratic Sen. Edward MeyeIn one of the most closely - watched races, Branford resident and political heir Ted Kennedy Jr., recently criticized for his campaign finance tactics, claimed victory for the Democrats in the open shoreline seat being vacated by Democratic Sen. Edward Meyein the open shoreline seat being vacated by Democratic Sen. Edward Meyer.

Citywide, UFT - backed candidates claimed victory in 13 out of the 16 contested Council races where the union made an endorsement.

Both pro and anti gay marriage forces are claiming victory after a split primary result in two key Senate races.

Both pro- and anti-gay marriage forces are claiming victory after a split primary result in two key state senate races.

Democratic incumbent Sean Patrick Maloney is claiming victory in his closely fought race against Republican Nan Hayworth.

Scozzafava, who maintains she is not as liberal as her critics claim, endorsed the Democrat in the race who ultimately went on to victory - the first time a Democrat won in that district in over 100 years.

Republicans - who've claimed victory in two of the disputed races - said the Democrats» fund - raising email was a sign of desperation.

In the end he claimed credit for one victory — Marc Panepinto of Buffalo — but lost every other race in which he was involveIn the end he claimed credit for one victory — Marc Panepinto of Buffalo — but lost every other race in which he was involvein which he was involved.

ALBANY — With most of the year's competitive races decided, Republican state Senate candidates had a lead in 31 of the state's 63 districts and claimed victory in their effort to keep control of the legislative chamber.

The Associated Press called the race for Cuomo before 10:30, and he claimed victory in a statement at 10:45 p.m., thanking supporters for the progress they've made, talking about general election contrast and even nodding to Teachout and Wu for «running a spirited campaign, engaging in the democratic process and having the courage to make their voices heard.»

Their candidate in that Bishop race lost too, although the Tea Party people claimed a sort of moral victory there.

Washington (CNN)- As early as next week, the National Republican Senatorial Committee will «go on the offense,» according to a senior Senate campaign strategist, laying out its path to victory in a number of Senate races — not claiming to be on the verge of a majority, but well on its way.

Beginning with perhaps the most beautiful car ever to have raced, the Ferrari 330 P4 of 1967 (a photo of which was proudly displayed in Enzo Ferrari's office from the day it claimed total victory at Daytona), through to Ferrari's modern - day GT warrior, the 488 GT3 and via such iconic Ferraris such as the Ferrari 288 GTO of 1984 (the first supercar to hit the 300km / h barrier), the F40LM of 1989 (the GT version of the first supercar to reach 370km / h) and all the way through to Maranello's current hypercar — LaFerrari, Project CARS 2 drivers will soon revel in the cars and history that have made Ferrari the world's most aspirational car brand.

In the other race, Kelly Gonez, who has claimed victory, appears to have narrowly defeated Imelda Padilla by a 51 percent to 48 percent margin.

The NJEA could hardly claim full victory, he acknowledged, despite spending upwards of $ 13 million on behalf of Democratic candidates that included Buono as well as incumbents in a half - dozen contested legislative races.

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Despite legendary bad luck, Gurney won more Formula 1 races than any American not named Mario Andretti, and he claimed five NASCAR victories (in six years) on the road course at Riverside.

With an average speed of 97.96 mph over 990 miles, Moss claimed a stunning victory that will never be beaten, thanks to the discontinuation of the race in full capacity.

MONTEREY, Calif. — Corvette Racing ended its final full season in the GT1 class of the American Le Mans Series with Oliver Gavin and Olivier Beretta claiming victory in the season - ending Monterey Sports Car Championships at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Seventh victory for Corvette Racing, Team Chevy in IMSA at Long Beach 50th victory for Oliver Gavin with Corvette Racing Garcia, Magnussen battle back to finish fourth in GTLM 107th all - time class victory for Corvette Racing LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 14, 2018)-- Corvette Racing's Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner raced their way to back - to - back victories in southern California by claiming the Bubba Burger Sports Car Grand Prix of Long Beach...

Beretta Takes Lead on Late - Race Restart, Notches Record 40th Career ALMS Win MONTEREY, Calif. — Corvette Racing ended its final full season in the GT1 class of the American Le Mans Series with Oliver Gavin and Olivier Beretta claiming victory in the season - ending Monterey Sports Car Championships at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Magnussen and Antonio Garcia — the current GTLM Driver's points leaders in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship — claimed Corvette Racing's most recent victory at CTMP in 2014.

A victory would be the second for Corvette Racing at VIR since the team's first race here in 2012 when Gavin and Tommy Milner were victorious and claimed the American Le Mans Series GT title.

Since entering the Sports Car Club of America Pro Racing - sanctioned World Challenge series in 1993, RTR has claimed 85 race victories, along with the 14 Manufacturers» Championships and 14 Drivers» Championships.

The SLS AMG GT3 2013 thus claimed the «grand slam» of classic GT3 long - distance races, with four victories in succession.

The Prodrive Aston Martin team took the season - opening Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring in March, while Corvette Racing claimed victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June.

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