Corbev Staves Off Doonan In Close Senate Primary

Incumbent senator eeks out a victory over far-right challenger


HEYDWORTH, MONOMI--Incumbent Conservative Sen. Anna Corbev narrowly staved off a strong challenge from ultra-conservative Rep. Pete Doonan (C-Teedra) during Tuesday night's primary election.

Corbev, who had the backing of former Vice President Liz Martinez and retiring Sen. Debra York (C-MON), was long considered safe for re-election, until a few weeks ago, when Doonan surged in the polls, bringing the race to a dead heat.

But the latest tally from the Monomi Secretary of State's office shows Corbev leading Doonan 51.10% to 49%, with only a few thousand ballots left to be counted. That means Corbev will almost certainly come out ahead when the final count is certified on November 17.

The usually mellow Corbev claimed victory on election night in a passionate speech, asking supporters to give her six more years in the Senate.

"Let me tell you something," Corbev said. "I have never stopped advocating for you in the Senate, and if you give me the honor of returning to Mavocke, I will continue the fight, day in, day out."

Doonan refused to concede on election night.

"The outcome is probably very unlikely to be known tonight or for the next couple days," Doonan said at a press conference in Teedra.

The congressman finally conceded Friday morning, though he declined to endorse the incumbent.

Corbev will go on to face Nationalist Brad Fiordora in the general election.

In Monomi's other Senate race, Conservative Congresswoman Cathy De Beers (Monomi City) defeated Heydworth Congressman and former Senate nominee Rill Stevens for a shot at retiring Senator York's seat.

Secretary of State Sharon Dimaggio said the latest count shows De Beers beating Stevens by a margin of about 54%-45%.

Stevens and De Beers made an agreement last month to endorse the winner.

De Beers will face NAT Rep. Debbie Azano in the general election.