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How a legal challenge would work

Now that the state Canvassing Board has certified the results of the Senate recount that show Al Franken ahead, another race begins -- the race to the courthouse. The Coleman campaign said it will challenge the board's decision in court within the next 24 hours. Here's a look at how that process will work. (01/05/2009)

Franken declares victory after board certifies him on top

A Minnesota board has certified results showing Democrat Al Franken winning the state's U.S. Senate recount over Republican Norm Coleman, but a Coleman attorney said a legal challenge will be filed within 24 hours. (01/05/2009)

Coleman legal strategy: find votes

If Norm Coleman ends up contesting the outcome of the Senate election, his legal strategy could focus on a number of issues that have come up during the recount. (01/05/2009)

Franken to be certified, but the Senate race outcome still unclear

The Minnesota Canvassing Board is expected to certify Al Franken the winner of the U.S. Senate race at its meeting this afternoon. But a likely legal challenge could leave the state with only one sitting senator for the foreseeable future. (Midmorning, 01/05/2009)

Franken increases lead over Coleman to 225 votes

Democratic Senate challenger Al Franken added 176 votes to his lead in one of the tightest races in U.S. history today. (01/03/2009)

Minn. Supreme Court wants info before Senate case ruling

Minnesota's highest court is asking counties to provide more information before ruling on a Senate race petition from Republican Norm Coleman seeking to add ballots to the recount. (01/02/2009)

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