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The extremely tight race between Republican Martha McSally and Democrat Krysten Sinema is too close to call.
The two were separated early Wednesday by a small fraction of the votes tabulated, with hundreds of thousands of uncounted ballots still outstanding.
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Most ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ voters cast their ballots early by mail. Those who receive early ballots but then drop them off in person at polling stations on or close to Election Day can jam up the system.
That's because the state's most populous county, Maricopa, can take days to count those ballots while they simultaneously tabulate Election Day votes.
The so-called "late earlies" may not be counted until Thursday by the county.
Photos: 2018 General Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ and ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
2018 Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Nikki Lee records as Congressional District 2 winnerAnn Kirkpatrick speaks during the Pima County Democratic Party Election Night watch party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, 445 S. Alvernon Way, Nov. 6, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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2018 Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Ellie Jerauld, right, looks over at her cousin, Anita Leist, and cheer as Fox ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ annouces that Republicans will retain control of the U.S. Senate during a Republican Election Night party at the Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road, on November 6, 2018.
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Republican ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Gov. Doug Ducey, R, embraces Cindy McCain, wife of the late U.S. Sen. John McCain, while speaking to supporters, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at an election night party in Scottsdale, Ariz. Incumbent Ducey defeated Democratic challenger David Garcia for his second term.Â
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2018 Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
David Garcia, right, Democratic candidate for ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ governor, gives his concession speech as his wife, Lori, left, listens at an election-night gathering Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Phoenix. Garcia lost to Republican Gov. Doug Ducey. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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2018 Elections ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Congressman Raul Grijalva speaks during the Pima County Democratic Party Election Night watch party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, 445 S. Alvernon Way, Nov. 6, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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2018 Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Unified School District candidate Adelita Grijalva, right, talks with Pima County Democratic Party chair Jo Holt during the Pima County Democratic Party Election Night watch party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, 445 S. Alvernon Way, Nov. 6, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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2018 Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ House of Representatives Legislative District 10 candidate Kirsten Engel, left, speaks as Legislative District 10 candidate Domingo DeGrazia looks on during the Pima County Democratic Party Election Night watch party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, 445 S. Alvernon Way, Nov. 6, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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2018 Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Shelly Schwartz and her fellow democrats cheer as favorable results roll in during the Pima County Democratic Party Election Night watch party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, 445 S. Alvernon Way, Nov. 6, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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2018 Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ House of Representatives Legislative District 10 candidate Domingo DeGrazia, right, talks with ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ House of Representatives Legislative District 10 candidate Kirsten Engel, left, and State Senate District 10 candidate David Bradley during the Pima County Democratic Party Election Night watch party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, 445 S. Alvernon Way, Nov. 6, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick, candidate for Congressional District 2, gives a victory speech during the Pima County Democratic Party Election Night watch party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, 445 S. Alvernon Way, Nov. 6, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Election Night
Lea Marquez Peterson, right, leaves the stage with her daughter, Emma Peterson, after making a short concession speech during a Republican Election Night party at the Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road, on November 6, 2018.
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2018 Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Pima County Elections employees count early ballots at the Pima County Elections Office, 550 S. Country Club Road, on Election Day, Nov. 6, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Polls are open until 7 p.m.
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2018 Elections ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Democrats holler and cheer after network news channels declared they had taken control of the House of Representatives during the Pima County Democratic Party Election Night watch party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, 445 S. Alvernon Way, Nov. 6, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Election Night
Susie Hiestand pays attention to election results coming in during a Republican Election Night party at the Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road, on November 6, 2018.
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2018 Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
An elections official counts ballots at the Tabulation and Election Center, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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2018 Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at a relocated polling station, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 in Chandler, Ariz. The new polling station opened four hours late after the original location did not open due to the buildings' foreclosure overnight. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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2018 Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Gov. Doug Ducey, R, arrives to cast his ballot early Tuesday, Nov 6, 2018 in Paradise Valley, Ariz. Ducey is seeking re-election against Democratic challenger David Garcia. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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2018 Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
U.S. Senate candidate Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., speaks to supporters at the Barton Barr Central Library, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 in Phoenix. Sinema and Republican challenger Martha McSally are seeking the senate seat being vacated by Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., who is retiring in January.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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2018 Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Republican senatorial candidate Martha McSally, speaks with voters, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at Chase's diner in Chandler, Ariz. McSally and Democratic challenger Kirsten Sinema are seeking the senate seat being vacated by Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., who is retiring in January. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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2018 Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Todd Clodfelter, candidate for legislative district 10, talks with a supporter during a Republican Election Night party at the Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road, on November 6, 2018.
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2018 Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Nick Pierson, candidate for congressional district 3, left, talks to supporters with his wife, Marolyn, right, during a Republican Election Night party at the Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road, on November 6, 2018.
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2018 Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
A cutout of Donald Trump leads the way to the Republican Election Night party at the Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road, on November 6, 2018.
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2018 Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Karen Schutte is in a festive mood during a Republican Election Night party at the Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road, on November 6, 2018.
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2018 Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Tony Pettway, center, pays close attention to the television as results are announced during a Republican Election Night party at the Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road, on November 6, 2018.
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2018 Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Ellie Jerauld, right, looks over at her cousin, Anita Leist, and cheer as Fox ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ annouces that Republicans will retain control of the U.S. Senate during a Republican Election Night party at the Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road, on November 6, 2018.
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2018 Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Supporters gather to watch results during a Republican Election Night party at the Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road, on November 6, 2018.
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2018 Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Democrat supporters cheer as they watch national election results at an election night gathering Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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2018 Election in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Rep.-elect Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., celebrates his win at an election night gathering for Democrats Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Phoenix. Stanton defeated Republican Steve Ferrara in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s 9th Congressional District. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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Election Night
Supporters gather to watch results during a Republican Election Night party at the Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road, on November 6, 2018.
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