Senate Seat Up for Grabs in Oklahoma In Oklahoma, two candidates are vying to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Don Nickles. The race between Democratic Rep. Brad Carson and Republican Tom Coburn has been very close, and party control of the Senate may hang in the balance. NPR's Wade Goodwyn reports.

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Senate Seat Up for Grabs in Oklahoma

October 18, 200412:00 AM ET

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Wade Goodwyn

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In Oklahoma, two candidates are vying to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Don Nickles. The race between Democratic Rep. Brad Carson and Republican Tom Coburn has been very close, and party control of the Senate may hang in the balance. NPR's Wade Goodwyn reports.