NEW : `` It is apparent the election has been decided , '' Stevens says . NEW : Gov . John Kasich of Ohio said he would not accept a recount and called on Trump to drop out ``New York Times reports that Donald J. Trump's campaign manager Corey Lewandowski was charged with simple battery after Democrat bested Stevens by 3,724 votes , according to posted results . Anchorage mayor had roughly 48 percent of vote vs. 47 percent for Stevens .
NEW : `` It is apparent the election has been decided , '' Stevens says . NEW : Gov . Sarah Palin congratulates Begich , praises Stevens . Democrat bested Stevens by 3,724 votes , according to posted results . Anchorage mayor had roughly 48 percent of vote vs. 47 percent for Stevens .