By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-democrat-doug-jones-speaks-after-victory-in-alabama-senate-race Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Democrat Doug Jones speaks after victory in Alabama Senate race Politics Dec 12, 2017 10:57 PM EDT Alabama senator-elect Doug Jones says his victory over Republican Roy Moore in Tuesday’s special election marks a moment for national unity. “I have always believed that the people of Alabama have more in common than divides us,” Moore tells supporters at his campaign victory rally. “We have shown the country the way that we can be.” Jones, an attorney and former federal prosecutor, says he is “overwhelmed” by his upset win over Moore, who faced multiple allegations of sexual assault and harassment. “At the end of the day, this entire race has been about dignity and respect,” Jones says. Jones says his campaign was about “finding common ground,” and is encouraging lawmakers in Washington to work together to fund the children’s health insurance program before he is seated. As of 12:13 a.m. Wednesday, Moore had not conceded. More coverage from Alabama: How Doug Jones won Alabama Who is Doug Jones, Alabama’s new U.S. senator? Democrat Doug Jones defeats Roy Moore in Alabama Senate race WATCH: Democrat Doug Jones speaks after victory in Alabama Senate race What Alabama voters are saying as they head to the polls For many Alabama voters, Roy Moore is still the ‘lesser of two evils’ A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Alabama senator-elect Doug Jones says his victory over Republican Roy Moore in Tuesday’s special election marks a moment for national unity. “I have always believed that the people of Alabama have more in common than divides us,” Moore tells supporters at his campaign victory rally. “We have shown the country the way that we can be.” Jones, an attorney and former federal prosecutor, says he is “overwhelmed” by his upset win over Moore, who faced multiple allegations of sexual assault and harassment. “At the end of the day, this entire race has been about dignity and respect,” Jones says. Jones says his campaign was about “finding common ground,” and is encouraging lawmakers in Washington to work together to fund the children’s health insurance program before he is seated. As of 12:13 a.m. Wednesday, Moore had not conceded. More coverage from Alabama: How Doug Jones won Alabama Who is Doug Jones, Alabama’s new U.S. senator? Democrat Doug Jones defeats Roy Moore in Alabama Senate race WATCH: Democrat Doug Jones speaks after victory in Alabama Senate race What Alabama voters are saying as they head to the polls For many Alabama voters, Roy Moore is still the ‘lesser of two evils’ A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now