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Johnson Claims Slim Victory in South Dakota Senate Race

By David Welna

Published November 6, 2002 at 12:00 AM EST

In South Dakota, Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson claims victory with just 500 votes more than his Republican challenger, Rep. John Thune. In Minnesota, former Vice President Walter Mondale concedes to Republican Norm Coleman. Hear NPR's David Welna.

David Welna

David Welna is NPR's national security correspondent.

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