With all precincts now reporting, Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich has significantly widened his lead over Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) today in the vote tally, according to the Alaska Divisions of Elections.
Begich appears to be up by 2,374 votes. At last count he was up by 1,022. The Anchorage Daily News reports that updated numbers will be released tonight between 4 pm and 5 pm Alaska time — between 8 pm and 9pm Eastern.
There is no automatic recount rule in Alaska, but Begich has already asked supporters for funds to pay for lawyers if he does ultimately win and Republicans demand a recount.
The state Republican Party pushed voters to support Stevens, assuming the convicted felon would be ejected from the Senate. The GOP hoped to hang on to the seat in a special election.




