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==2006 Senate campaign==  

==2006 Senate campaign==  

On February 7, 2006, Webb announced that he would seek the Democratic nomination for the 2006 Senate race against one-term incumbent Virginia Senator [[George Allen]]. He narrowly won the Democratic primary with 53% of the vote in a race with a low turnout. He was greatly helped by Senator Allen's used the word "macaca" to refer to one of Webb's campaign workers. On November 7th Webb narrowly defeated Allen and was elected to a six year term in the U.S. [[Senate]].  

On February 7, 2006, Webb announced that he would seek the Democratic nomination for the 2006 Senate race against one-term incumbent Virginia Senator [[George Allen]]. He narrowly won the Democratic primary with 53% of the vote in a race with a low turnout. The contest with Allen turned largely on Allen's controversial personality and identity. Allen's used the word "macaca" to insult one of Webb's campaign workers, and it backfired. On November 7th Webb narrowly defeated Allen and was elected to a six year term in the U.S. [[Senate]]. Analysts argue that Virginia was rapidly changing from a Republican stronghold to a competitive state.

==Naval Academy controversy==  

==Naval Academy controversy==