Typically, when a candidate loses an election, they concede the race, give a heartfelt thanks to their supporters and call it a night.

That didn't happen Tuesday in the U.S. Senate election in Alabama. Republican Roy Moore wasn't giving up, even after the election had been called for Democrat Doug Jones.

In addressing supporters, Moore suggested a recount may be in the works.

"Realize when the vote is this close, that it's not over," he said. Moore also said he would "wait on God and let this process play out."

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Under Alabama law, a recount occurs automatically if an election is won by fewer than 0.5%. Unofficial results show Jones won by more than 1.5%.

Even if there were a recount, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill told CNN it's "highly unlikely" it would change the outcome of the election.

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee lent Moore some advice.

"God wasn't registered to vote in AL but the ppl who voted did speak and it wasn't close enough for recount," he tweeted. "In elections everyone does NOT get a trophy. I know first hand but it's best to exit with class."

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