Franken finally wins!

1.26.22pm BST (GMT +0100) Wed 1st Jul 2009

The Minnesota Supreme Court has finally ruled in the Senate race for Al Franken and Norm Coleman has conceded bringing November's election to a close.

In a ruling yesterday, the Minnesota state Supreme Court decided 5-0 that Al Franken (D) won the Senatorial election and is entitled to an election certificate. He beat his opponent by 312 votes. The court rejected the claim by Norm Coleman (R) that the lower court made major mistakes and should be reversed. The court said: "Al Franken received the highest number of votes legally and is entitled under Minnesota Statute 204C.40 (2008) to receive the certificate of election.

At 4 P.M. Minnesota time, Norm Coleman (R) held a press conference and conceded defeat. Furthermore, Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-MN), said he would sign the election certificate.