Doug Jones holds his granddaughter as he celebrates with supporters at the election night party
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Supporters of Roy Moore hug as they watch results at an election night party in Montgomery, Alabama
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People watch results come in at Moore’s election night party in Montgomery
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Supporters bow their heads in prayer as they await the arrival of Moore for his election night party in Montgomery
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Secretary of state John Merrill speaks to the media after the Alabama election in Montgomery
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Moore waits to be introduced to speak about how the race against his Jones was too close and there would be a recount during his election night party in Montgomery
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Jones speaks to supporters during his election night gathering at the Sheraton Hotel in Birmingham
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Supporters of Jones celebrate as the Democratic candidate is declared the winner during his election night gathering the Sheraton Hotel in Birmingham
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Jones celebrate his victory over Moore at the Sheraton
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Supporters of Jones celebrate at the Sheraton in Birmingham
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A musician performs for the crowd at the watch party for Moore in Montgomery
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