AP Calls VA Sen for Webb

The Associated Press has called the Virginia Senate race for challenger James Webb (D).

Republicans in touch with Sen. George Allen's campaign say they they expect Allen to concede in the near future.

Per the AP's Bob Lewis: "An adviser to Allen, speaking on condition of anonymity because his boss hasn't formally decided to end the campaign, said the senator wanted to wait until most of canvassing was completed before announcing his decision, possibly as early as Thursday evening"

Update: from Allen's campaign: "The counties throughout Virginia rapidly continue to re-canvass yesterday’s election results given to the state Board of Elections. At the conclusion of those efforts, Senator George Allen plans to make a statement regarding the outcome. More details will follow from the campaign early tomorrow based on the progress of the day's re-canvassing efforts."