NEW : `` It is apparent the election has been decided , '' Sarah Palin says . NEW : Gov . Stevens congratulates Stevens , praises Stevens . Republicans bested Stevens by 3,724 votes , according to posted results . ` It was a tough fight that would not have been possible without the help of so many Alaskans -- people who I am honored to call my friends . Anchorage mayor had roughly 48 percent of vote vs. roughly 48 percent for Stevens .
NEW : `` It is apparent the election has been decided , '' Sarah Palin says . NEW : Gov . Stevens congratulates Stevens , praises Stevens . Republicans bested Stevens by 3,724 votes , according to posted results . Anchorage mayor had roughly 48 percent of vote vs. roughly 48 percent for Stevens .