CNN : ` ` It is apparent the election has been decided , '' Stevens says . ( CNN ) -- NEW : 1 . Sarah Palin congratulates Begich , praises Stevens . Democrat bested Stevens by 3,724 votes , according to posted results . Anchorage Republican had roughly 48 percent of vote vs. 52 percent for Stevens .
CNN : ` ` It is apparent the election has been decided , '' Stevens says . NEW : 1 . Sarah Palin congratulates Begich , praises Stevens . Democrat bested Stevens by 3,724 votes , according to posted results . Anchorage Republican had roughly 48 percent of vote vs. 52 percent for Stevens .