Ohio special election: Donald Trump narrowly escapes humiliation as Republicans claim victory in race officials say too close to call

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Republican Troy Balderson has claimed victory in the Ohio special election, before the race was officially called but where he held a narrow lead over Democrat Danny O’Connor. With all the precincts in, but with some votes still to be a collated, Mr Balderson held a 50.3 – 49.3 lead over his Democratic rival. While this was not enough for election officials and the US media to call the race, Mr Balderson spoke to supporters and thanked them for what he said was a victory.