Late MN Senate Update
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Franken's lead is down to 48 votes, according to an analysis by the Star-Tribune:
The new unofficial numbers include most of the allocated votes, but not those from some unresolved ballot challenges. Nor do they include as many as 1,500 to 1,600 improperly rejected absentee ballots that are still to be dealt with. In addition, the Coleman campaign contends that about 130 ballots may have been double-counted and is seeking court action on those.
The Coleman campaign has filed suit with the Minnesota Supreme Court seeking to have to have close to 150 ballots excluded which they claim have been "double counted," arguing this afternoon to reporters that Coleman will reclaim the lead in the race if the Court upholds their motion. Franken's campaign says, "There is no evidence that any ballot has been counted twice. None."
No word on when the Supreme Court may issue a ruling. The State Canvassing Board reconvenes tomorrow to continue its work. Stay tuned.

