How close was Shelby's first Senate race victory?
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Narrowly, Shelby secured his first Senate victory by only nine thousand votes, just under 1% of the total votes cast. Despite the closeness of the race, this victory marked the beginning of Shelby's long and influential political career in Alabama, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the state's political landscape.
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