A Tale of Two Governors
Virginia's U.S. Senate Race

TIME FOR TURNOVER
(Posted 11/7 at 8:40 pm)

Democrat Chuck Robb appears to have lost his U.S. Senate seat to his Republican rival, former Virginia Gov. George Allen.

With 37 percent of the vote counted, Allen led Robb, 53 to 47 percent.

A popular governor, Allen kept up a lead of 2 to 3 percentage points through the campaign's final weekend. As governor, he established standardized tests to gauge student performance, abolished parole, and required able-bodied welfare recipients to work.

Robb, a two-term senator and former governor himself, survived a close race six years ago against Republican Oliver North. Robb's seat was widely considered the Democrats' most vulnerable this election season.

ROBB VS. ALLEN
Despite millions in negative television ads, former Governor George Allen and Senator Chuck Robb remain deadlocked in a tight race. (11/5)

STATE POLITICS
In a state dominated for decades by "Dixiecrats," Republicans are looking to knock off the only remaining Democrat holding statewide office.

THE INCUMBENT
Six years after defeating Oliver North, Senator Chuck Robb is in another hard-fought battle.

THE CHALLENGER
Citing his experience as governor, George Allen, is aiming to take down a long-time elected Democrat.