The Senate Leadership Fund, strongly influenced by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, has conceded that Roy Moore has defeated U.S. Sen. Luther Strange in the Republican Senate primary runoff.

The SLF poured millions of dollars into attack ads against leading Strange opponents Moore and U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks in the primary.

The statement from SLF released at 8:10 p.m. CST:

"We are proud to have fought alongside President Trump and the NRA in support of a dedicated conservative who has loyally supported this President and his agenda. Senator Strange can hold his head high knowing that he played a critical role in cleaning up the corruption in Montgomery, confirming President Trump's choice for the Supreme Court, and strongly supporting the President's priorities on border security and repealing Obamacare. While we were honored to have fought hard for Big Luther, Judge Roy Moore won this nomination fair and square and he has our support, as it is vital that we keep this seat in Republican hands."